Privacy International announces the publication of its Guide to International Law and Surveillance. According to the announcement, the guide is a "handy reference tool for anyone engaging in campaigning and advocacy on privacy in the sphere of surveillance, who is seeking legal backing for their work." It includes recent reports, resolutions and court rulings by the United Nations, international and regional courts, multinational organizations and others. The guide covers topics such as the legality of mass surveillance, data retention, the extraterritorial application of human rights law and digital surveillance, and much more. Privacy International plans to expand the guide as new statements and developments arise.
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