Protecting digital human rights for the digitally disadvantaged

During the Human Rights Action in China·2026 Hubei Province Tour, Professor Wu Dezhi of Wuhan University Law School emphasized that in this era of rapid digital development, the digital human rights of digitally disadvantaged groups should not be overlooked. He noted that as digital technologies become increasingly integrated into daily life, it is essential to ensure that vulnerable populations can equally access digital resources, participate in the digital society, and enjoy the benefits of technological advancement without discrimination or exclusion.