WHY A CHARTER OF BARCELONA FOR THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN THE DIGITAL ERA?
· Because we are committed to the advancement of technology at the service of people
· To ensure that the undoubted improvements to people’s quality of life that the technological developments bring, are carried out in the framework of respect for essential human rights and the democratic principles of societies.
· To ensure that the evolution of technologies and its impact on society keep the human being and its essential rights in the epicenter.
La Charter of Barcelona for the Rights of Citizens in the Digtial Era se presentó el 21 de febrero de 2019 was presented on February 21th as one of the central events of the II Digital Law World Congress.
WHY BARCELONA?
For its undeniable legal tradition, its ability to innovate, create, and respond to global challenges, its current consideration as a European hub in technological research and digital technology business, cluster of global importance, and with a historical record in defending people’s rights.
WHY THE BARCELONA BAR ASSOCIATION?
Because the Barcelona Bar Association has historically led the legal demands of society to achieve progress and has been able to count on the will of universities, scientific centers, economic entities and Experts in Digital Law to begin this process.
AND NOW? WHAT COMES NEXT?
We are not in front of a closed document:
· We want to keep uniting wills.
· We want to continue receiving contributions to the drafting.
· We want to adhere to other related initiatives.