The fear of being observed: why George Orwell's 1984 continues to disturb readers
George Orwell's novel 1984 remains a significant literary reference due to its foresight of state control mechanisms and the erosion of privacy in the digital age.
The Body Under Algorithmic Surveillance: How Technology is Changing Our Relationship with Health?
The article examines how digital technology, particularly smart devices and applications, is transforming people's awareness and management of their health through data analytics.
Can the State Revenue Service collect data about you without initiating an audit? The Supreme Court ruling will not please tax inspectors
The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.
Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims
A report reveals that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to compromise the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi during his police custody, raising serious concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach.
How Social Media Reads Your Thoughts?
The article discusses how social media platforms utilize user data to create profiles and predict behaviors, raising concerns about privacy in the digital age.
Russia blocks the messaging app WhatsApp
Russia has announced the blocking of the messaging app WhatsApp, aiming to push citizens towards using the state-supported application Max.
Protecting Without Surveillance: The Great Dilemma of Age Verification in Brazil
Brazil's new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents mandates age verification on risky online platforms, raising concerns about privacy and autonomy for young users.
WhatsApp fell into Putin's jaws
WhatsApp faces restrictions in Russia as the government initiates measures to block the app and its related websites, pushing users towards state-controlled alternatives.
Russia moves to 'fully block' WhatsApp in ongoing crackdown on social media
Russian authorities are attempting to completely block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to tighten control over digital communication and promote state-backed alternatives.
Russia tried to completely block WhatsApp in the country and redirect people to a state surveillance app
WhatsApp announced that Russia attempted to fully block the messaging application within its borders to push users toward a state-controlled rival service.
Russia once again moves to restrict Telegram
The Russian government has implemented new measures to limit Telegram's operation, with users experiencing access issues since early February.
Anti-ICE 'digital Minutemen' use military-grade surveillance tactics against feds
Activists opposing ICE are employing military-style surveillance tactics to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions, as highlighted by recent FBI investigations into their methods.
The owner of Telegram sends a massive alert to Spanish users accusing Sánchez of imposing a 'Surveillance State'
Telegram's founder, Pável Dúrov, has issued a massive alert to Spanish users, criticizing President Pedro Sánchez's recent digital measures as a threat to freedom of expression.
"Helps Iran capture protesters": the accusation against the Chinese hi-tech company
Mass protests in Iran have highlighted the role of foreign surveillance technologies in suppressing dissent, with activists accusing Chinese company Tiandy Digital Technology of aiding Iranian authorities in identifying and arresting demonstrators.
This is how India spies on its citizens and threatens its democracy
The Washington Post discusses India's extensive government surveillance methods that compromise both national and international democratic values, as articulated by Indian journalist Rana Ayyub.
Reform of the Intelligence Services: With a License to Hack
The article discusses the transformation of intelligence agencies through modernization and digital capabilities, inspired by cinematic representations like Q in 'Skyfall.'