Surveillance
Year in review: The digital policy developments that defined 2021
The digital policy developments in 2021 were mainly shaped by pandemic challenges, a race for tech supremacy, antitrust investigations, semiconductor shortage effects, social media controversies, and [...]
27 Dec, 2021
Blockchain and the Future of Governance
The text discusses how blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize governance and trust systems by eliminating the need for intermediaries, enhancing transparency, and offering decentrali[...]
21 Sep, 2015
NETmundial 2014 – a roundup of reflections
NETmundial 2014 garnered mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a hopeful step towards a human rights-focused internet policy. Stakeholders' collaboration was praised, but concerns were raised about [...]
02 May, 2014
Day 1 at NETmundial: Rejecting mass surveillance, fostering net neutrality
The first day at NETmundial emphasized rejecting mass surveillance and promoting net neutrality, with a consensus-based approach favored. Discussions and negotiations continued late into the night, se[...]
24 Apr, 2014
IGF Bali: Day 4
Emerging Issues session at IGF Bali focused on surveillance, with high-level representatives participating. Discussions referenced international legal documents and emphasized the importance of openne[...]
25 Oct, 2013
The threat of exposure
A reader becomes paranoid after consuming numerous crime novels, feeling watched and monitored. Recent leaked recordings of diplomatic conversations add to this unease, highlighting concerns about the[...]
29 Aug, 2013
A microphone in an embassy and a loss of ethics
A hidden microphone found in the Ecuadorian embassy housing Julian Assange prompts concerns about a loss of ethics in international relations. The breach of diplomatic norms, exemplified by the violat[...]
04 Jul, 2013
Blurred Lines and Lost Trust?… Diplomacy and Intelligence Gathering. Eavesdropping on G20 Delegates in 2009
British intelligence services conducted extensive intelligence gathering, including reading emails and hacking devices of G20 delegates during the 2009 London summit, potentially to gain negotiation a[...]
18 Jun, 2013
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