Regulating business conduct in the technology sector: Gaps and Ways Forward in applying the UNGPs
Type
working paper
Date Issued
2022-04
Author(s)
Abstract
The UNGPs can provide important guidance to • policymakers on ensuring that their regulatory efforts align with a human rights-based approach when requiring technology companies to respect human rights.
For improving UNGPs alignment of regulatory efforts aiming at technology company conduct, this research brief explores a structure for a guidance tool for policymakers.
• The UNGPs have already set the standard on appropriate measures in respecting human rights in the corporate context for the past 10 years, in particular for large multinational companies.
• Existing regulatory efforts on technology company conduct show a mixed picture with regard to UNGPs alignment and this paper depicts key alignment issues.
• A UNGPs-based approach would allow for the development of a coherent regulatory landscape aligned with international standards.
For improving UNGPs alignment of regulatory efforts aiming at technology company conduct, this research brief explores a structure for a guidance tool for policymakers.
• The UNGPs have already set the standard on appropriate measures in respecting human rights in the corporate context for the past 10 years, in particular for large multinational companies.
• Existing regulatory efforts on technology company conduct show a mixed picture with regard to UNGPs alignment and this paper depicts key alignment issues.
• A UNGPs-based approach would allow for the development of a coherent regulatory landscape aligned with international standards.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
HSG Profile Area
SHSS - Kulturen, Institutionen, Maerkte (KIM)
Publisher
OHCHR B-Tech
Publisher place
Geneva
Division(s)
Eprints ID
268286
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