The right to technology has often been overlooked in both theoretical discussions and practical implementation, as it is considered a subtle and less prominent right compared to other human rights. However, the growing influence of technology on various aspects of daily life has increasingly drawn attention to this right among scholars and human rights advocates. This study explores the conceptualization, scope, legal foundations, and challenges of the right to technology within the international human rights framework. By analysing key human rights instruments, particularly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, the study argues that the right to technology is implicitly embedded in existing human rights provisions, particularly the right to benefit from scientific progress. The absence of a clear definition, the lack of corporate accountability within the current human rights system, and the predominant global focus on intellectual property protection emerge as major obstacles to the realization of this right. Addressing these challenges requires a more comprehensive legal framework and greater international cooperation to ensure equitable access to technological advancements for all.
Ansari,B and Asadi,Z . (2025). The Right to Technology in International Law: From Identification to Realization. Research and Development in Public Law, 1(2), 79-111. doi: 10.22034/jrpl.2025.721658
MLA
Ansari,B , and Asadi,Z . "The Right to Technology in International Law: From Identification to Realization", Research and Development in Public Law, 1, 2, 2025, 79-111. doi: 10.22034/jrpl.2025.721658
HARVARD
Ansari B, Asadi Z. (2025). 'The Right to Technology in International Law: From Identification to Realization', Research and Development in Public Law, 1(2), pp. 79-111. doi: 10.22034/jrpl.2025.721658
CHICAGO
B Ansari and Z Asadi, "The Right to Technology in International Law: From Identification to Realization," Research and Development in Public Law, 1 2 (2025): 79-111, doi: 10.22034/jrpl.2025.721658
VANCOUVER
Ansari B, Asadi Z. The Right to Technology in International Law: From Identification to Realization. public law. 2025;1(2):79-111 (In Persian). doi: 10.22034/jrpl.2025.721658