Creating an inclusive digital future – urgent action needed

This paper, which focuses on inclusivity in our digital future, is part of a series of papers contributed by experts exploring technological and legal developments which may play a crucial role in shaping our digital rights future

Emerging technologies and digital services offer incredible possibilities to create a more inclusive and
accessible world. However, unless urgent action is
taken to enhance digital inclusion and access, societies will become more polarised, with deepening
digital and social divides. Digital exclusion will impact an individual’s rights, such as the right to work,
access to public services and information, civic participation, and association.