A/HRC/23/40 E. Furthering the assessment of relevant international human rights obligations 98. There is a significant need to advance international understanding on the protection of the right to privacy in light of technological advancements. The Human Rights Committee should consider issuing a new General Comment on the right to privacy, to replace General Comment No. 16 (1988). 99. Human rights mechanisms should further assess the obligations of private actors developing and supplying surveillance technologies. 23