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Experts Urge Guidelines for Civilian Intelligence Apps

7/1/2025

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Schmitt and Biggerstaff delve into the complex legality of civilian intelligence apps like the Ukrainian e-Enemy under International Humanitarian Law. They reveal a clash of scholarly opinions and stress the urgent need for compliance guidelines to safeguard civilians, emphasizing that clear boundaries between civilian and military roles are vital to avoid tragic collateral damage.

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Schmitt and Biggerstaff delve into the complex legality of civilian intelligence apps like the Ukrainian e-Enemy under International Humanitarian Law. They reveal a clash of scholarly opinions and stress the urgent need for compliance guidelines to safeguard civilians, emphasizing that clear boundaries between civilian and military roles are vital to avoid tragic collateral damage.