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Chapter 4
OPERATIONAL-LEVEL
IMPACTS
In the following Chapters:
The following chapters present the analysis and findings from a range of
existing ICT activities in Myanmar, recognising that impacts are often very
context-specific and importantly can be avoided or shaped by (good and bad)
company practices. The information presented draws from desk and field
research in 13 locations across 6 regions where ICT activities are underway. 217
Each chapter present common operational-level impacts that are relevant to ICT
activities, divided according to 10 key issues in Myanmar:
Chapter 4.1 Freedom of Expression and Censorship
Chapter 4.2 Hate Speech
Chapter 4.3 Privacy
Chapter 4.4 Surveillance and Lawful Interception
Chapter 4.5 Cyber-Security
Chapter 4.6 Labour
Chapter 4.7 Land
Chapter 4.8 Groups at Risk
Chapter 4.9 Stakeholder Engagement & Grievance Mechanisms
Chapter 4.10 Conflict and Security
Each Chapter features sections on:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Context (national and international)
Field Research Findings
Recommendations on each of the 10 issues for ICT companies
International Standards and Guidance on each of the 10 issues.
MCRB has also published a list of ongoing ‘linked’ initiatives in Myanmar
connected to the ICT sector and human rights that it will endeavour to keep
updated to provide information on relevant initiatives and potential partners or
sources of information for ICT companies.
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See Annex A for further information and a map of locations visited.
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