About Us
eyeWitness seeks to bring to justice individuals who commit atrocities by providing human rights defenders, journalists, and ordinary citizens with a mobile app to capture much needed verifiable video and photos of these abuses. eyeWitness then becomes an ongoing advocate for the footage to promote accountability for those who commit the worst international crimes.
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Access & Ownership
This section explains who can see, receive and use the information you send to eyeWitness.
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Who has rights to the footage I upload onto eyeWitness’s secure server?
By submitting footage to eyeWitness you agree that the information sent may be used for justice. eyeWitness owns the copy it receives but with the understanding that we will only share the information to promote justice for the violations captured. If you choose to identify yourself during registration, eyeWitness will contact you before sharing your information. Find out more about how your footage can be used for justice from our Accountability page.
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What if I save a copy for my organisation?
All footage taken with the eyeWitness app may be saved and shared by the user with whoever they like. The copy you save is yours! We can also verify your copy to support your own accountability goals. But remember any footage saved in your normal gallery will not be encrypted or hidden from view
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How do I access to my footage once I have submitted it to eyeWitness?
eyeWitness can enter into an agreement with your organisation that allows for secure data sharing. How often your information is sent back will depend on the agreement made between your organisation and eyeWitness.
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