The final work shows the use of digital technology by refugees, EU member states and signatories of the Schengen Agreement. Refugees are seen as »others« in the Western European context due to their cultural, national and physical differences, and are therefore particularly vulnerable to surveillance. Digital technology serves to more precisely control the movement of refugees, which is introduced by the border policies of the countries and the EU at the external and internal borders. Digital biometric systems capture a refugee's identity data and store it in databases that governments and organizations can use for prosecution. Refugees are also users of digital devices, which have changed the course and ways of solving challenges on their way. The smartphone proves to be a means of survival, empowerment and vulnerability.
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