Page initializes multiple tracking systems (ytcsi, yt-analytics), error reporting endpoints, and ad-related infrastructure. Origin trial for PrivacySandboxAdsAPIs visible. No privacy policy link accessible in provided HTML head.
Terms of Service
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No Terms of Service link or reference visible in provided HTML head content.
Accessibility
+0.10
Article 2
HTML lang attribute set (en-GB), Roboto/Arial font stack declared, responsive design indicators present (viewport handling via Polymer). No explicit ARIA or accessibility statement visible.
Mission
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No mission or values statement visible in provided HTML head.
Editorial Code
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No editorial code of conduct or standards visible in page head.
Ownership
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Article 19 Article 20
Google/Alphabet ownership. Single commercial entity controls platform. No visible governance structure or user editorial board mentioned in head.
Access Model
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Article 19
Platform requires JavaScript and modern browser capabilities. Polyfills provided (fetch, web-animations, intersection-observer) suggest attempt to support older clients, but heavy client-side architecture limits accessibility.
Ad/Tracking
-0.20
Article 12
Extensive ad infrastructure visible: GAds configuration, ad tracking flags, experiment flags for ad serving, origin trial for Privacy Sandbox Ads APIs. No straightforward user opt-out visible in head.
Score Breakdown
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform architecture prioritizes tracking, ad serving, and data collection. Infrastructure for error monitoring and performance tracking embedded at page load. No visible commitment to human dignity or rights in structural design.
Observable Facts
Page initializes ytcsi (performance tracking), ytcfg (configuration including experiment flags), and error reporting at page load.
Origin trial token present for PrivacySandboxAdsAPIs with expiry date specified.
Inferences
The automatic initialization of tracking systems suggests prioritization of platform metrics over user agency.
Heavy advertising infrastructure at page load indicates commercial interests shape structural design before content considerations.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform architecture treats all users identically only in terms of ad-serving infrastructure. No evidence of meaningful equal dignity in terms of access controls, content moderation visibility, or algorithmic transparency.
Observable Facts
CLIENT_CANARY_STATE set to 'none', suggesting no special user class awareness at page initialization.
Device specification shows 'cplatform=DESKTOP' with no indication of user authentication state in configuration object.
All users receive identical tracking and experiment flag configuration payload.
Inferences
Identical configuration suggests formal equality, but this does not extend to substantive equal dignity given differential ad serving and algorithmic treatment.
No visible mechanism for users to understand or contest their classification within platform systems.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform exhibits no visible non-discrimination policy in page structure. Extensive targeting and segmentation infrastructure for advertising suggests systematic use of classifications for differential treatment.
Observable Facts
Experiment flags include targeting mechanisms: 'ab_det_apm', 'ab_det_el_h', 'ab_det_em_inj' suggesting A/B testing with differential features.
Ad infrastructure includes audience segmentation: 'enable_active_view_display_ad_renderer_web_home' and custom targeting via 'DEVICE' parameter.
No visible accessibility statement or non-discrimination policy in page head.
Inferences
Differential experiment targeting may constitute de facto discrimination if not transparent or contestable.
Absence of anti-discrimination language in structural elements suggests this value is not prioritized in platform design.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable signals regarding security, safety, or liberty protections in page head content.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable signals regarding slavery, servitude, or forced labor in page head content.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable signals regarding torture or cruel treatment in page head content.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No observable signals regarding recognition as person before law in page head content.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No observable signals regarding equal protection of law in page head content.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No observable signals regarding effective remedies in page head content.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable signals regarding arbitrary arrest or detention in page head content.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable signals regarding fair trial in page head content.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable signals regarding presumption of innocence in page head content.
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Article 12Privacy
High Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.40
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform embeds extensive surveillance infrastructure at page load: performance tracking (ytcsi), error reporting with user context, ad tracking via multiple systems, and experiment flags for behavioral analysis. No visible user control, consent mechanism (beyond implied), or transparency about data collection purposes.
Observable Facts
Page initializes ytcsi with performance.timing.navigationStart, capturing exact page load metrics tied to user session.
Error reporting endpoint configured to send user context: 'msg', 'type', 'file', 'line', 'stack' with up to 500 chars of stack trace.
Ad tracking infrastructure: 'enable_active_view_display_ad_renderer_web_home', 'enable_ads_web_ep_buenos_aires_and_padding_fix', origin trial for PrivacySandboxAdsAPIs.
Nonce values in script tags ('2LVjz-_yNwMuxDsov-CQow') prevent external script injection but confirm internal script execution control.
No visible privacy notice, user consent interface, or opt-out mechanism in head content.
Inferences
Automatic initialization of multiple tracking systems without user interaction suggests default surveillance model rather than opt-in privacy.
Error reporting with stack traces enables fingerprinting and behavior analysis beyond stated error handling purposes.
Absence of visible privacy controls indicates structural assumption that data collection requires no explicit user consent.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Video content not accessible in provided HTML head. No observable signals regarding freedom of movement in page structure.
ND
Article 14Asylum
No observable signals regarding asylum or refuge in page head content.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No observable signals regarding nationality in page head content.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No observable signals regarding marriage or family rights in page head content.
-0.40
Article 17Property
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform collects extensive personal and behavioral data without visible user control over accumulation or use. Ad targeting infrastructure enables derivative inferences about user property (interests, purchasing power, demographics).
Observable Facts
User device information captured in DEVICE parameter: 'ceng=USER_DEFINED&cos=UDHR+evaluation+research&cplatform=DESKTOP'.
Behavior tracking via multiple experiment flags enable segmentation that infers property-related attributes: 'enable_active_view_display_ad_renderer_web_home', 'enable_ads_web_ep_buenos_aires_and_padding_fix'.
No visible mechanism for users to review, correct, or delete collected data from page head.
Inferences
Automatic data collection without user review mechanisms means users cannot assess what property-inferences are being made about them.
Ad targeting based on behavior inference constitutes indirect property control by platform over user data/profile.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Page structure does not provide visible mechanisms for users to change thought or conscience regarding platform use. Content recommendations and ad serving are algorithmic with no transparent control points visible in page head.
Observable Facts
Experiment flags control recommendation and content serving behavior: 'enable_shorts_rhs_no_background_protection', 'enable_watch_feed_infinite_scroll', without visible user toggles.
No settings or preference controls visible in HTML head for cognitive influence over content served.
Inferences
Algorithmic control of content visibility without transparent user agency suggests structural constraint on freedom of thought.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform is centralized single-entity speech infrastructure. Video content is available but requires platform's algorithmic intermediation. No user-facing controls visible for content reach or recommendation visibility in page structure.
Observable Facts
Single commercial entity (Google/YouTube) controls all speech infrastructure, ranking, and discovery.
Experiment flags control recommendation algorithm: 'enable_shorts_new_carousel', 'enable_web_ketchup_hero_animation', 'enable_web_shorts_mention_pivot', with no user visibility or control.
No visible transparency report, appeal process, or user control over algorithmic ranking in page head.
Inferences
Centralized algorithmic control of speech visibility without user transparency mechanisms creates structural constraint on effective freedom of expression.
Platform determines reach and visibility of speech without visible user agency or appeal rights.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables mass assembly via comments/chat but maintains centralized control over moderation, visibility, and participation rules. No visible user governance structures or participatory control over platform assembly rules.
No visible community governance, user moderation boards, or participatory decision-making in page structure.
Single entity retains all moderation and visibility control: 'hide_live_chat_button_when_collapsed' indicates unilateral platform control.
Inferences
While assembly is technically enabled, centralized platform control over visibility and moderation suggests no genuine user self-governance.
Absence of participatory governance structures means assembly serves platform interests, not user autonomy.
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Article 21Political Participation
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform provides no visible mechanism for users to participate in governance of the service itself. Policy decisions appear to be unilateral, with no user input structures visible in page design.
Observable Facts
Experiment flags determine feature availability: 'EXPERIMENT_FLAGS' object with hundreds of boolean toggles, all controlled by platform engineering.
No visible user voting, consultation mechanisms, or governance participation structures in page head.
All policy and feature decisions embedded in configuration objects with no user visibility or input.
Inferences
Centralized control of all feature flags and policies without user participation violates meaningful democratic participation.
Users are subjects of platform governance, not participants in it.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No observable signals regarding social security in page head content.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No observable signals regarding work or employment in page head content.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable signals regarding rest or leisure in page head content.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
No observable signals regarding adequate standard of living in page head content.
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Article 26Education
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform requires JavaScript and modern browser support, creating technical barriers to access. Polyfills provided suggest attempt to broaden support, but heavy client-side architecture still excludes users on low-capability devices.
HTML language attribute set to 'en-GB' indicating localization awareness.
Inferences
Polyfills demonstrate awareness of accessibility but do not eliminate fundamental JS requirement.
Heavy Polymer/ShadyDOM architecture creates barriers for users on assistive technology or low-bandwidth connections.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables content creation but provides no visible transparency about copyright, attribution, or creator compensation mechanics in page structure. Centralized platform control over monetization and visibility means creators lack autonomy over benefits of their work.
Observable Facts
Video watch page suggests user-generated content accepted, but no visible copyright notice, DMCA process, or creator rights framework in page head.
Monetization infrastructure present but opaque: no visible creator earnings control or transparency in page configuration.
Creator work is subject to platform's unilateral monetization and visibility control.
Absence of visible copyright/attribution controls suggests weak structural support for creator intellectual property rights.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform's legal and technical infrastructure does not provide visible mechanisms for users to invoke UDHR rights. Terms of service, privacy policy, and appeals processes not visible in page head. Users must accept platform terms unilaterally.
Observable Facts
No Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or Community Guidelines links visible in page head.
No visible appeals process, dispute resolution, or user complaint mechanisms in page structure.
All platform policies embedded in unilateral configuration objects with no user input or transparency.
Inferences
Absence of visible legal frameworks for user rights enforcement suggests platform does not provide structural guarantees for UDHR compliance.
Users must accept platform terms of service unilaterally without visible option to negotiate or appeal rights violations.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure constrains user duties toward community by controlling speech visibility, algorithmic amplification, and participation mechanics. Centralized algorithmic control over reach means users cannot freely exercise collective deliberation or accountability.
Observable Facts
Algorithm controls visibility of user speech: 'enable_shorts_new_carousel', 'enable_web_shorts_mention_pivot', 'enable_web_ketchup_hero_animation' - platform determines reach and exposure.
Live chat moderation controlled by platform: 'hide_live_chat_button_when_collapsed', 'live_chat_enable_close_for_ticker_item' - unilateral visibility control.
No visible mechanisms for user communities to establish collective norms or self-governance.
Inferences
Platform controls visibility of speech and assembly, preventing organic community self-regulation.
Algorithmic mediation of all interaction prevents users from freely accepting mutual duties toward community.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform's commercial infrastructure and centralized control create systemic constraints on UDHR rights. No visible safeguards prevent platform from using technical and legal power to suppress or nullify user rights. Architecture itself reflects prioritization of platform commercial interests over user rights.
Observable Facts
Extensive ad infrastructure with experiment flags controlling user experience: dozens of flags for ad placement, targeting, and user interface manipulation.
Error tracking and user behavior monitoring integrated at page load without visible user consent or control.
Commercial interests embedded in core page load logic: 'EXPERIMENT_FLAGS' object controls all feature availability based on platform monetization strategy.
Inferences
Platform structure is designed to maximize commercial extraction from user data and attention, not to protect user rights.
Absence of rights safeguards in core infrastructure suggests platform views UDHR compliance as optional, not foundational.