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In Latin America, surveillance is colonizing everyday spaces until we are numb to it. The advance of these technologies is neither an exception nor a temporary measure. It takes place quietly and, in many cases, without public debate, without transparency and without people knowing what happens to their data.

A recent instrument adopted by the International Labour Organization establishes minimum principles for the enjoyment of fundamental rights in the platform economy. What does it say about the use of algorithms that shape the daily working conditions of millions of workers? In this column, we examine the Convention in detail and highlight key considerations for ensuring that these emerging forms of work do not run counter to human dignity.