Prince Harry Urges Tech Accountability at Privacy Professionals Conference

Prince Harry delivered a statement at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Conference in Washington, D.C., addressing a gathering of digital responsibility professionals on March 31.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have previously highlighted concerns regarding digital media's impact, recently acknowledging a court verdict related to how tech platforms affect younger generations.

Following his appearance, a statement was released on the official Sussex website, summarizing Prince Harry's remarks at the conference concerning the significance of privacy protections in the digital world.

During the event, Prince Harry advocated for a more ethical approach to technological development. "We can invest in human-centred technology led by human-centred leadership," he stated. He emphasized that technology leaders have not adequately assumed responsibility and accountability for digital risks and privacy shortcomings.

He urged global leaders to collaborate in demanding "responsibility and better alignment between business models and human outcomes, especially standing at the beginning of the next world-shaping shift – artificial intelligence."

His participation at the conference occurred after the disclosure of his private messages to journalist Charlotte Griffiths in the High Court during a privacy case.