Data Protection And Privacy Challenges of Refugees in the Digital Age
In a rapidly globalising world, the flow of migration is increasing. Many people are on the move due to several reasons such as conflicts, economic reasons, instability, and environmental factors, and an unprecedented number of people are fleeing from wars, conflicts, and instability to the places where they seek basic human necessities (Molnar, 2019). Technological innovations have brought novel techniques in migration management and not only States but also International Organisations have started to use new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning systems, and biometrics to exercise control over migrant populations (Hayes, 2017). Hayes further explains that refugees and asylum seekers are asked to give their biometrics such as iris and fingerprint scans to access food and necessities.
