Human Rights and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa

Explores the human rights implications of Fourth Industrial Revolution–related technologies in South Africa, as well as current and emerging regulatory frameworks and policies. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by the growing utilization of new technologies, unquestionably is ushering in innovative solutions to myriad development challenges. At the same time, as the authors of Human Rights and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa demonstrate, these new technologies can also come with drawbacks, particularly in relation to fundamental human rights. This groundbreaking book explores the full gamut of 4IR human rights implications in South Africa, reviews current and emerging regulatory frameworks, and offers practical recommendations for the way forward. Contents List of figures and tables Abbreviations and acronyms Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1 The 4IR in South Africa: Development, unemployment and inequality 2 Data governance in South Africa: Cybersecurity and the right to privacy 3 Predictive policing and digital justice 4 Bias, discrimination and the digital divide 5 Internet rights and responsibilities: Freedom of expression and hate speech 6 Socioeconomic rights in the 4IR: Transparency, accountability and the role of non-state actors 7 The way forward Endnotes Glossary References About the authors Index