A standardized framework for evaluation to assess the impact and efficacy of online safety tools and interventions in addressing the diverse needs of users, particularly women and others who are disproportionately affected by online safety issues.
recognize and mitigate the unique privacy concerns faced by women and gender-diverse individuals online
empower users to navigate digital spaces safely and mitigate the risks of online harassment and abuse
prioritize women’s rights in product design and development processes
Applicable tools
Apply this framework to a diverse range of online safety tools and applications designed to address online safety concerns broadly, or which may address one or more key online safety concerns (such as online harassment or non-consensual intimate image sharing) or specifically target vulnerable populations (such as women or gender minorities).
What is Gender Approach to Privacy?
A gender approach to data privacy involves considering the ways in which individuals' gender identities and experiences can impact their privacy rights and vulnerabilities in the digital realm.
Understanding gendered risks
Recognizing that certain data privacy risks may disproportionately affect individuals based on their gender identity or expression.
Intersectionality
Acknowledging that gender intersects with other aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status, to shape individuals' experiences of privacy and data protection.
Inclusive policy and regulation
Developing data privacy policies and regulations that address the specific needs and concerns of diverse gender identities.
Data security
Implementing robust data security measures to safeguard user information from unauthorized access, misuse, or exploitation.
Support and education
Supporting individuals, especially those from marginalized gender groups, with knowledge and resources to protect their privacy rights online.
Research and awareness
Conducting human centered design research, understanding the unique challenges faced by different gender identities and the impacts of data-driven technologies on gender equality and social justice.
Who is the framework for and how can they use it?
A gender approach to data privacy involves considering the ways in which individuals' gender identities and experiences can impact their privacy rights and vulnerabilities in the digital realm.
Tech company/ developer
utilize this framework to integrate gender-sensitive privacy measures into their online safety tools and applications
Policymaker/ regulator
leverage this framework and results of the evaluation framework to develop gender-inclusive policies and regulations that govern digital privacy and online safety
Civil society organization / advocacy group
assess tech companies and use the results to raise awareness about gendered privacy concerns, advocate for policy changes, and hold tech companies and policymakers accountable
End user/ consumer group
better understanding your rights, and as a result be equipped to demand gender-inclusive online safety tools and applications, and raise awareness about gendered privacy concerns
A gender approach to data privacy involves considering the ways in which individuals' gender identities and experiences can impact their privacy rights and vulnerabilities in the digital realm.
