Business

Sustainable development

Biology

Operating system

Software deployment

Internet privacy

Information privacy

Political science

Paleontology

Right to privacy

Dignity

Context (archaeology)

Computer science

Computer security

Data Protection Act 1998

When technology is used for good in addressing sustainable development goals, fundamental human rights are adhered to. In the context of technology, we can discuss privacy, data rights and cybersecurity as three areas that are integral in maintaining the freedom and dignity of the individual. In a rush to bring developing nations on par with developed nations, the rapid deployment of technology is often seen as the answer to the achievement of all 17 sustainable development goals. We have seen, for example, biometric systems deployed in India through the Aadhaar biometric ID system versus the adoption of basic mobile technologies in Africa, providing e-payment capabilities. How can we know whether the deployment of new technology will help or inhibit the liberation of peoples, for example, to conduct mobile commerce? This paper emphasizes the need for three ethical elements- privacy, data rights and cybersecurity- in the deployment of new technologies and provides examples throughout history that demonstrate positive or negative applications of technology.

Privacy, Data Rights and Cybersecurity: Technology for Good in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals