YouTube's watch page provides free global access to video content and enables creators to share diverse perspectives, supporting Articles 19 and 27 on freedom of expression and cultural participation. However, the platform's extensive tracking infrastructure, behavioral analytics, and data collection—visible in WIZ_global_data, ytcsi monitoring, and ad targeting flags—substantially undermines privacy protections under Article 12, offsetting gains. The evaluation reflects acknowledgment of expression and access rights balanced against structural privacy violations.
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.06
Unweighted Mean
+0.09
Max
+0.55 Article 19
Min
-0.65 Article 12
Signal
16
No Data
15
Confidence
30%
Volatility
0.29 (Medium)
Negative
4
Channels
E: 0.5S: 0.5
SETL
ND
FW Ratio
60%
26 facts · 17 inferences
Evidence: High: 2 Medium: 11 Low: 3 No Data: 15
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
ND
PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Page source does not contain observable editorial content affirming human dignity or promoting peace.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Video watch URL is publicly accessible without account requirement, enabling free access to content.
Inferences
Free public access structural supports the dignity and equality principles underlying the Preamble.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable affirming human equality or dignity.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Page is accessible to any user without account or payment requirement.
Inferences
Free access structure aligns with non-discriminatory access principle of Article 1.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
YouTube platform structure enables upload and sharing of video content by any registered creator.
Inferences
Creator access structure suggests openness to diverse participation, though corporate governance may limit enforcement of non-discrimination.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low Practice
No observable editorial content addressing security or liberty.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Page includes error handling and security monitoring infrastructure visible in window.onerror handling.
Inferences
Error monitoring suggests attention to system integrity, which supports security infrastructure underlying Article 3.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 5No Torture
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 12Privacy
High Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Page source contains window.WIZ_global_data object with experiment flags and tracking parameters.
ytcsi performance monitoring system captures timing data and user interaction metrics.
Multiple experiment flags related to ad rendering and tracking visible: 'enable_active_view_display_ad_renderer_web_home', 'enable_ads_web_ep_buenos_aires_and_padding_fix'.
onerror handler sends error telemetry to emergency endpoints without explicit user consent signal observable in page source.
Inferences
Extensive data collection infrastructure suggests systematic privacy intrusion incompatible with Article 12 protections.
Lack of visible consent mechanism for telemetry collection signals structural disregard for privacy rights.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Watch page is accessible globally without location-specific blocking evident in page source.
Inferences
Free global access supports freedom of movement and residence principles, though platform has demonstrated capacity for geolocation-based restrictions.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
YouTube watch page accessible to users regardless of national origin, supporting international access.
Inferences
Global accessibility suggests structural openness consistent with asylum and refuge principles, though explicit protection mechanisms not observable.
ND
Article 15Nationality
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 17Property
High Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Platform collects user behavioral data via WIZ_global_data, ytcsi, and experiment flags without observable user property rights safeguards.
Ad tracking and performance monitoring extract value from user data without visible compensation mechanism.
Inferences
Data extraction without reciprocal user benefit or control signals structural violation of informational property rights.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
YouTube video platform enables upload and hosting of diverse content reflecting varied viewpoints and beliefs.
Inferences
Open content hosting structure supports freedom of conscience and belief, though moderation enforcement mechanisms not visible in page source.
ND
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Watch page provides public access to video content without subscription or account requirement.
Free public access and creator-friendly architecture support Article 19 freedoms of expression and information access.
ND
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Watch page includes comment section enabling public assembly and discussion around video content.
Channel subscription feature enables users to associate with content creators and communities.
Inferences
Community discussion and association features support Article 20 freedoms of peaceful assembly and association.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 22Social Security
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Experiment flags include accessibility-related configurations supporting keyboard navigation and responsive design.
Inferences
Accessibility infrastructure suggests attention to ensuring adequate living standards and dignity for users with disabilities.
ND
Article 26Education
ND
No editorial content observable.
ND
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 75%
Observable Facts
Watch page provides free access to diverse video content including music, art, and cultural performances.
Creator infrastructure enables artists and cultural workers to reach global audiences and monetize through YouTube Partner Program.
Accessibility features visible in experiment flags support disabled users' access to cultural content.
Inferences
Free access to cultural content and creator monetization infrastructure support Article 27 rights to cultural participation and benefit from authorship.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Global reach and open-access information infrastructure position YouTube as participant in international social order.
Inferences
Platform's capacity to distribute information globally may support establishment of social order favorable to human rights, though mechanism not directly observable.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Platform collects extensive user data and behavioral telemetry without observable reciprocal benefit or responsibility framework.
Terms of Service (not provided in page source) govern user responsibilities, but platform's reciprocal duties not evident in observable code.
Inferences
Data extraction infrastructure suggests asymmetrical responsibility allocation favoring platform over users, contrary to Article 29 duty balance principles.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium Practice
No editorial content observable.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Hundreds of experiment flags enable targeted behavioral modification, including 'enable_appeal_to_authority', ad targeting, and engagement manipulation.
Private corporate ownership concentrates control over information and communication infrastructure.
Inferences
Surveillance and behavior modification capabilities position platform as potential instrument for undermining other UDHR rights through manipulation.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
-0.15
Article 12
YouTube collects extensive telemetry and tracking data via WIZ_global_data, ytcsi performance monitoring, and multiple experiment flags. Data collection visible in page load but granularity of consent not observable in provided content.
Terms of Service
—
Terms of Service not directly observable in page source provided.
Accessibility
+0.10
Article 25 Article 27
YouTube implements accessibility features (responsive design, keyboard shortcuts references visible in experiment flags). However, full accessibility posture not determinable from provided source alone.
Mission
—
Mission statement not directly observable in page source.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial code of conduct directly observable in technical page source.
Ownership
+0.05
Article 19 Article 20
YouTube is owned by Google/Alphabet, a private corporation. Private ownership does not inherently signal HRCB direction but affects structural capability for editorial independence.
Access Model
+0.15
Article 19 Article 27
YouTube provides free-access video hosting without account requirement for viewing (observable from watch URL structure). Structural support for public access to information.
Ad/Tracking
-0.20
Article 12
Extensive experiment flags and ad tracking infrastructure visible: 'enable_active_view_display_ad_renderer_web_home', 'enable_ads_web_ep', ad stitching capabilities. Privacy impairment significant.
+0.35
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.35
Context Modifier
+0.20
SETL
ND
Platform provides infrastructure for free expression through video upload and distribution; free access model supports information receiving and sharing globally.
+0.30
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
+0.25
SETL
ND
Platform provides free access to cultural works and enables creators to share cultural content, supporting participation in cultural life.
+0.25
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.25
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Platform supports freedom of thought, conscience, and religion through open content hosting; however, moderation and removal policies not observable in page source.
+0.20
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Platform supports movement and residency freedoms indirectly through accessibility from any location; however, geolocation and content restriction capabilities are observable in experiment flags.
+0.20
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
+0.05
SETL
ND
Platform enables formation and participation in communities through comment threads and channel subscriptions; assembly and association are supported structurally.
+0.15
PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Free public access to video platform supports structural capacity for shared human experience and information dissemination (Article 1 spirit).
Platform accepts users from multiple nations; asylum and protection policies not observable but structural openness to international participation evident.
+0.10
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low Practice
Structural
+0.10
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Platform provides basic account security infrastructure (login, cookies); however, full security posture not determinable from page source.
+0.10
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.10
Context Modifier
+0.10
SETL
ND
Standard of living and healthcare not directly addressed; accessibility features for users with disabilities are visible in experiment flags, supporting partial Article 25 implementation.
+0.05
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Platform allows content creation and distribution by diverse creators; however, private corporate ownership limits inherent guarantee of non-discrimination.
+0.05
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Social and international order supporting human rights is implied but not directly observable in page source. Platform's role in information distribution has theoretical connection to Article 28.
-0.15
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium Practice
Structural
-0.15
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Platform's extensive data collection and experiment flags demonstrate capacity for manipulation of rights. Private corporate control and surveillance infrastructure suggest vulnerability to Article 30 violations.
-0.20
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Practice
Structural
-0.20
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Community responsibility and duty limitations are not structurally emphasized. Extensive data collection and tracking without reciprocal user benefit suggests imbalanced responsibility allocation.
-0.25
Article 17Property
High Practice
Structural
-0.25
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Property rights not directly addressed; however, extensive data collection and analytics infrastructure suggests users' informational property (behavioral data) collected without explicit structural protection or compensation.
-0.35
Article 12Privacy
High Practice
Structural
-0.35
Context Modifier
-0.30
SETL
ND
Extensive tracking and telemetry infrastructure observed: WIZ_global_data collection, ytcsi performance monitoring, experiment flags, ad tracking renderers. Privacy impairment is substantial and observable.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
ND
Slavery and servitude policies not observable in page source provided.
ND
Article 5No Torture
ND
Torture and degrading treatment policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
ND
Recognition before law policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
ND
Equal protection before law policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
ND
Remedy for rights violation policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
Arbitrary arrest and detention policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
ND
Fair trial and due process policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
Criminal responsibility and presumption of innocence policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 15Nationality
ND
Nationality and statelessness policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
ND
Marriage and family policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
ND
Political participation policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 22Social Security
ND
Social security and welfare policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
ND
Labor rights and fair wages policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
ND
Rest and leisure policies not observable in page source.
ND
Article 26Education
ND
Education and literacy policies not observable in page source.
Supplementary Signals
Epistemic Quality
0.34high claims
Sources
0.3
Evidence
0.4
Uncertainty
0.5
Purpose
0.2
Propaganda Flags
2techniques detected
bandwagon
Experiment flags include 'enable_appeal_to_authority' suggesting deployment of authority-based persuasion in UI.
appeal to authority
Multiple flags for authority appeals in recommendations and content ranking ('enable_appeal_to_authority' visible in config).
Solution Orientation
0.32problem only
Reader Agency
0.2
Emotional Tone
detached
Valence
0.0
Arousal
0.3
Dominance
0.6
Stakeholder Voice
0.352 perspectives
Speaks: individualscorporation
Temporal Framing
presentimmediate
Geographic Scope
global
Complexity
technicalhigh jargondomain specific
Transparency
0.00
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