CenDemTechThis #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the intersection of technology and intimate partner violence. New technology raises new concerns–and also provides new tools to protect and empower domestic violence survivors.
CDT recently partnered with leading companies & advocates to release voluntary principles to combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse (#IBSA), released on the 30th Anniversary of the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct. https://cdt.org/press/companies-civil-society-academics-announce-voluntary-principles-to-combat-image-based-sexual-abuse/
These principles provide crucial guidance for companies and platforms to prevent IBSA and support survivors, ensuring privacy, expression, and safety are protected. https://www.ibsaprinciples.org
We recognize the risks posed by Bluetooth trackers, which can be misused to facilitate cyberstalking & other forms of violence. Our multistakeholder effort promotes standards to mitigate the misuse of Bluetooth tracking devices. https://cdt.org/press/cdt-and-nnedv-applaud-apple-google-partnership-to-mitigate-harms-of-bluetooth-location-tracking-technology/
As CDT’s Ariana Aboulafia highlights, Bluetooth tracking technology can perpetuate violence in intimate partner contexts, disproportionately impacting women with disabilities. Addressing this requires centering their needs in tech safety solutions.
https://cdt.org/insights/centering-disability-in-mitigating-harms-of
https://cdt.org/insights/centering-disability-in-mitigating-harms-of
This month–& every month–it’s critical to protect survivors by addressing how tech can be misused to control & harm people. At CDT, we're proud to work with partners like NNEDV, CCRI, & SVPA on these issues.
If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.