The rapid advancement of technology in the twenty-first century—from artificial intelligence and big data to the Internet of Things and biotechnology—has profoundly transformed the social, economic, and cultural structures of human life. Amid these transformations, the right to equal access to technology has emerged as a fundamental component of social justice and a new generation of human rights. Although classical human rights instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) do not explicitly mention this right, their underlying principles—equality, dignity, and the right to development—provide a conceptual foundation for its recognition in the digital age.
This article, based on international documents and normative analysis, examines the conceptual and legal foundations of this right and identifies it as a “forgotten dimension” of human rights in the digital era. The findings reveal that without guaranteeing equal access to technology, the realization of other essential human rights—such as education, political participation, employment, and social justice—remains unattainable. Therefore, the formal recognition of this right at both national and international levels is an indispensable step toward achieving technological justice and safeguarding human dignity in the digital society.