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Human Rights Policy​
Wireaxis market research company in India, a Human Rights Policy involves committing to respect rights, conducting due diligence (identifying risks like privacy, consent, vulnerable groups), ensuring non-discrimination (caste, gender, etc.), preventing forced/child labor, ensuring data privacy (especially for research subjects), and providing grievance mechanisms, aligning with Indian laws and UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) as India develops its National Action Plan (NAP)
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Human Rights Policy

Wireaxis market research company in India, a Human Rights Policy involves committing to respect rights, conducting due diligence (identifying risks like privacy, consent, vulnerable groups), ensuring non-discrimination (caste, gender, etc.), preventing forced/child labor, ensuring data privacy (especially for research subjects), and providing grievance mechanisms, aligning with Indian laws and UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) as India develops its National Action Plan (NAP). Key areas: protecting data subjects’ privacy, informed consent, avoiding exploitation (especially of marginalized groups), and ethical data handling. 
 
Core Policy Components
  1. Public Commitment: A clear statement to respect human rights, embedded in company culture.
  2. Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD):
    • Identify Risks: Assess potential human rights impacts in research (e.g., privacy, consent, data security, bias).
    • Mitigate: Implement controls (data anonymization, clear consent forms, secure storage).
    • Track & Communicate: Monitor effectiveness and report efforts.
  3. Stakeholder Focus: Protect rights of employees, clients, research participants, and communities.
  4. No Discrimination: Prohibit bias based on race, caste, gender, religion, etc., in hiring and research practices.
  5. Workplace Standards: Prohibit child/forced labor; ensure safe, respectful environments free from harassment and violence.
  6. Data Privacy & Consent (Crucial for Market Research):
    • Ensure informed consent for data collection. Participants must understand their rights.
    • Protect anonymity and confidentiality.
    • Allow withdrawal from research without penalty.
  7. Grievance Mechanisms: Provide channels for complaints (e.g., about data misuse, unfair treatment) with clear redressal processes.
  8. Supply Chain: Extend these expectations to partners and suppliers. 
 
Guidance & Frameworks
  • UNGPs: The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Protect, Respect, Remedy framework) are the global standard.
  • India’s NGRBC: The National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) in India encourages these practices, with Principle 5 focusing on human rights.
  • Indian Labour Codes: Future implementation will set minimum standards for labor rights. 
 
For Market Research Specifically
  • Ethical Guidelines: Adhere to the research ethics boards (IRB) principles for human subjects.
  • Technology: Address new concerns around AI, algorithmic bias, and digital privacy.
  • Vulnerable Groups: Pay extra attention to protecting the rights of children, the elderly, or marginalized communities when they are research subjects.