UN RGHTS CHIEF WARNS OF 'DISTURBING LACK OF TRANSPARENCY' FOR DIGITAL MASS SURVEILLANCE THE UNITED STATES VETO SUCH ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSPARENCY

Guy Perea Presidential Elector President of The United States

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Web version   New York Jul 16 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras UN RGHTS CHIEF WARNS OF ‘DISTURBING LACK OF TRANSPARENCY’ FOR DIGITAL MASS SURVEILLANCE The top United Nations human rights official today warned of the “disturbing” lack of transparency in governmental surveillance policies and practices, “including de facto coercion of private sector companies to provide sweeping access to information and data relating to private individuals without the latter’s knowledge or consent.” Read more RELATED More Governments now online but greater effort needed to boost access to e-services, UN finds With all United Nations Member States now online, more Governments are expanding electronic participation and using more mobile and social media tools to reach people, the world body reported today as part of an e-government survey that also highlighted a lack of resources and a continued digital divide. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media