"Over 50 endorsing election observation organisations representing all regions of the world met at the United Nations to reaffirm their commitment to supporting genuine democratic elections and to the principles for international election observation as set forth in the Declaration. Reflecting on the increasing role played by personal data and data-intensive technologies in the election cycle, they also published Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections. These principles cover the role of personal data in political campaigns as well as in the administration of elections."
"As they rightly note, "personal data is increasingly a political commodity, and can be bought, sold, traded, and - in some cases - stolen, to contest elections and at times to gain competitive advantage". Further, "advancements in data systems, biometrics and other technology in election administration means that election management bodies are collecting and managing large amounts of sensitive personal data. This requires clear and transparent safeguards to ensure that information is managed responsibly, securely, in line with open data standards, and resistant to political pressures and bias.""
"These principles and guidance are key to support the capacity of international election observers and independent citizen observers to monitor the use of personal data during the election cycle. Their publication by the DoP is an important recognition by the major election observation organisations (including the African Union, Commonwealth, League of Arab States, Organisation of American States, European Union and the United Nations, among many others that modern election observation needs to scrutinise how personal data and technologies are regulated and used during and around elections."
Over 50 election observation organisations from all regions met at the United Nations to reaffirm commitment to genuine democratic elections under the Declaration of Principles. They published Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections, addressing personal data in political campaigns and election administration. Personal data is increasingly a political commodity that can be bought, sold, traded, or stolen to contest elections and gain advantage. Advancements in data systems, biometrics, and other technologies mean election management bodies collect and manage large amounts of sensitive personal data, requiring transparent safeguards, secure management, open data standards, and resistance to political pressures and bias.
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