--- title: V.E. Right to Informed Consent in Data Collection and AI Interactions description: "Our global network of contributors to the [*AI & Human Rights Index*](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/) is currently writing these articles and glossary entries. This particular page is currently in the recruitment and research stage. Please return later to see where this page is in the [editorial…" url: "https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/Docs/v-e-consent/" updated: "2025-05-02" category: • Introduction / V. Privacy --- # V.E. Right to Informed Consent in Data Collection and AI Interactions Our global network of contributors to the [*AI & Human Rights Index*](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/) is currently writing these articles and glossary entries. This particular page is currently in the recruitment and research stage. Please return later to see where this page is in the [editorial workflow](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/). Thank you! We look forward to learning with and from you. --- [Insert statement of urgency and significance for why this right relates to AI.] # **Sectors** The contributors of the *AI & Human Rights Index* have identified the following sectors as responsible for both using AI to protect and advance this human right. - [GOV: Government and Public Sector](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/gov/) - [REG: Regulatory and Oversight Bodies](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/reg/) - [COM: Media and Communication](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/com/) - [TECH: Technology and IT](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/tech/) - [HLTH: Healthcare and Public Health](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/hlth/) - [EDU: Education and Research](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/edu/) - [LAW: Legal and Law Enforcement](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/law/) - [SOC: Social Services and Housing](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/soc/) - [FIN: Financial Services](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/fin/) - [INTL: International Organizations and Relations](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/intl/) # AI’s Potential Violations [Insert 300- to 500-word analysis of how AI could violate this human right.] # AI’s Potential Benefits [Insert 300- to 500-word analysis of how AI could advance this human right.] # Human Rights Instruments ## Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) G.A. Res. 217A (III), Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N. Doc. A/810 (Dec. 10, 1948). Article 12 > No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his [Privacy](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/privacy/), family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. ## European Convention on Human Rights (1950) Council of Europe, European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Nov. 4, 1950, ETS No. 5. Article 8 > 1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. ## International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) G.A. Res. 2200A (XXI), [International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ARES2200-A-XXI-1.pdf), U.N. Doc. A/6316 (1966), 999 U.N.T.S. 171 (Dec. 16, 1966) Article 17 > 1. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his [Privacy](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/privacy/), family, home or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks on his honour and reputation. > > > > 2. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. ## American Convention on Human Rights (1969) American Convention on Human Rights, “Pact of San José, Costa Rica,” Nov. 22, 1969, O.A.S.T.S. No. 36, 1144 U.N.T.S. 123. Article 11 > 2. No one may be the object of arbitrary or abusive interference with his private life, his family, his home, or his correspondence > > > > 3. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. ## OECD Guidelines on the Protection of [Privacy](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/privacy/) and Transborder Flows of Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) (1980) OECD, Guidelines on the Protection of [Privacy](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/privacy/) and Transborder Flows of Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) (Sept. 23, 1980). Part Two: Collection Limitation Principle > There should be limits to the collection of personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/), and any such [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) should be obtained by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or [Consent](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/consent/) of the [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) subject. ## Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) (1981) Council of Europe, Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/), Jan. 28, 1981, ETS No. 108. Article 5 > a. Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) undergoing automatic processing shall be obtained and processed fairly and lawfully. ## U.N. Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerized Personal [Data](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/glossary/data/) Files (1990) G.A. Res. 45/95, [United Nations Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerized Personal Data Files,](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ARES4595.pdf) U.N. Doc. A/RES/45/95 (Dec. 14, 1990) Principle 5 > Requests governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations to respect those guidelines in carrying out the activities within their field of competence. ## U.N. Human Rights Council, Mental Health and Human Rights (2020) H.R.C. Res. 43/13, [Mental Health and Human Rights, U.N. Doc](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AHRCRES4313.pdf). A/HRC/RES/43/13 (June 19, 2020). In totality. --- [1.0 Research](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/) [2.0 Curate](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/) [3.0 Review](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/) [4.0 Revise](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/) [5.0 Published](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index/editors-desk/) **Last Updated:**  May 2, 2025 **Research Assistant:**  Amisha Rastogi **Contributor:**  To Be Determined **Reviewer:**  To Be Determined **Editor:**  Georgina Curto Rex **Subject:**  Human Right **Edition:**  Edition 1.0 Research **Recommended Citation:**  "V.E. Right to Informed Consent in Data Collection and AI Interactions, Edition 1.0 Research." In *[AI & Human Rights Index](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/index)*, edited by Nathan C. Walker, Dirk Brand, Caitlin Corrigan, Georgina Curto Rex, Alexander Kriebitz, John Maldonado, Kanshukan Rajaratnam, Tanya de Villiers-Botha, and Hisham Zawil. New York: All Tech is Human; Camden, NJ: AI Ethics Lab at Rutgers University, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. [https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/Docs/v-e-consent/](https://aiethicslab.rutgers.edu/Docs/v-e-consent/).