Introduction: Transitional Justice in the Age of Surveillance Capitalism
摘要
This chapter introduces the intersection between transitional justice and the evolving paradigm of surveillance capitalism, a model characterized by the extraction and monetization of personal data by corporations. As Shoshana Zuboff argues, this new form of capitalism enables tech giants to collect vast amounts of human data, shaping consumer behavior and influencing political processes. The chapter explores how this concentration of power poses ethical challenges and threats to democracy and human rights, particularly within the context of transitional justice. It questions whether traditional justice mechanisms can adequately address the widespread influence of corporations, whose digital surveillance technologies may facilitate new forms of oppression. Additionally, it delves into the legal implications of regulating corporate wrongdoing in the digital age, arguing for the necessity of adapting transitional justice frameworks to ensure accountability and non-repetition in a world increasingly dominated by data exploitation and corporate power.