Tag Archives: Human rights

20Dec/25

Privacy risks associated with the Epstein Library

December 20, 2025SecurityComputer security, Digital privacy, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Personal data, Privacy, Privacy law, Privacy policy, Privacy-enhancing technologies, Redaction, Terms of service, United Statesadmin

Dec. 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This official webpage serves as a public repository hosted by the United States Department of Justice specifically for the Epstein Library. It provides access to a collection of legal and government documents, including court records and disclosures released under the Freedom of Information Act. Users can download various electronic files organized into specific datasets, though the agency warns that some sensitive or private information may remain despite efforts to censor it. The site also includes a privacy notice requesting that the public report any inadvertently published personal details to a dedicated government email address. Ultimately, this digital archive functions as a transparency tool for reviewing materials related to specific high-profile legal matters. Continue reading →

05Dec/23

Ofcom publish plans to age-gate porn

December 5, 2023SecurityAge verification system, Australia, Bill, Digital Economy Act, Human rights, Identity documents, Identity management, Information privacy, Internet privacy, Ofcom, Online Safety Act, Personal data, Privacy, United Kingdomadmin

Dec. 5, 2023 /Security/ — For years, the Government has been trying to force porn companies to verify the age of their users. This year, they finally got what they wanted after passing the Online Safety Act. Continue reading →

11Nov/23

Internet of Things: tech firms have become our digital landlords – but people are starting to fight back

November 11, 2023InnovationAlexa, Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Colin Cochrane, Creative Commons, Digital technology, Echo, End-user license agreement, Guido Noto La Diega, Harry Potter, Human rights, Identity management, Internet of things, Internet privacy, John Deere, Machiavelli, Privacy, Ring, Spreadex, Terms of service, United Kingdomadmin

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Guido Noto La Diega, University of Stirling

From smart toasters to fitness collars for dogs, we live in a world where everything around us is gradually being connected to the internet and fitted with sensors so that we can interact with them online.

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06Oct/23

Exporting surveillance to Africa

October 6, 2023SecurityChina, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Ghana, Human rights, International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance, Israel, Jimmy Kainja, Kampala, Kim, Malawi, Mass surveillance, Morocco, National security, Nigeria, Privacy, Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, Seoul, South Africa, South Korea, Surveillance, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambiaadmin

By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent

Privacy experts are calling for citizens to be protected from growing surveillance in Africa, following a new report by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN).

Their report, “Mapping the supply of surveillance technologies to Africa” focuses on Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Malawi and Zambia importing surveillance tech from countries including the U.S., Britain, China, Israel as well as the EU amounting to more than $1bn every year. Continue reading →

31Aug/23

Moderators could be liable to lawsuits if they fail to protect privacy and data protection

August 31, 2023InternetContent, Content moderation, Digital rights, Digital Services Act, European Union, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Privacy, Privacy law, Section 230, Twitteradmin

Aug.31, 2023 /Internet/ — Moderators could be liable to lawsuits if they fail to protect privacy and data protection. The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to create a safer online environment for users by holding online platforms more accountable for the content they host. Under the DSA, moderators will be required to take steps to remove illegal content, such as hate speech and child sexual abuse material, from their platforms more quickly. They will also be required to be more transparent about how they moderate content and to give users more control over their data. Continue reading →

25Jul/23

Are women better activists than men?

July 25, 2023PoliticsAmerican librarianship and human rights, Coretta Scott King, Gandhi, Gender role, Human rights, Human rights defender, Human rights in Africa, Human rights in East Asia, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Violence against women, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Xhosa peopleadmin

July 25, 2023 — There have been many great male activists throughout history, such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Gandhi. However, it is true that women have played a disproportionately large role in the fight for human rights.

There are a few reasons for this. First, women have traditionally been excluded from power and decision-making, so they have had to find other ways to make their voices heard. Second, women are often more directly affected by human rights abuses, such as violence against women and girls. Third, women are often more collaborative and less hierarchical than men, which can be an asset in the fight for human rights. Continue reading →

04Jul/23

France Human Rights failure

July 4, 2023Conflict and War, PoliticsCivil liberties, France, Human rights, Human rights in Belgium, Human rights in Europe, Individualismadmin

July 4, 2023 /World/ — France has a long history of supporting human rights and has been a vocal advocate for human rights protection on the international stage. However, in recent years, there have been a number of concerns about the French government’s commitment to human rights protection.

Some of the specific areas where France has been criticized for failing to protect human rights include: Continue reading →

08Jun/23

Prince Harry is an advocate for security and privacy

June 8, 2023SecurityDigital privacy, Digital rights, Harry, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Law, Medical privacy, Privacy, Privacy law, Right to privacy, Social issues, Terms of serviceadmin

June 8, 2023 /Technology/ — Prince Harry may be out of touch with the average person’s experience, but he is not wrong to be concerned about privacy. AI is becoming increasingly powerful, and it is possible that it could be used to invade people’s privacy in ways that we cannot even imagine.

Here are some ways that we can secure privacy with AI: Continue reading →

07Jun/23

How secure are ring doorbells?

June 7, 2023SecurityAmazon, Computing, Digital rights, Digital technology, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Mozilla, Privacy, Privacy law, Privacy policy, Software, Terms of serviceadmin

June 7, 2023 /Technology/ — Ring devices have several cybersecurity vulnerabilities, such as a lack of encryption and absence of extra security protocols. Cybercriminals can use those issues to hack a Ring doorbell or camera. In fact, there were dozens of incidents when someone gained unauthorized access to Ring gadgets. Mozilla’s Privacy Not Included project found that Ring doorbells have a number of privacy and security concerns, including: Continue reading →

02May/23

Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) suffer from mental illness?

May 2, 2023HealthArticles, Artificial intelligence, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Mental health, Privacy, Privacy law, Privacy policy, Psychiatry, Terms of serviceadmin

There are a number of reasons why mental health apps may have worse privacy than other types of apps.

Mental health apps collect more sensitive data. Mental health apps often collect data about users’ mental health, which is considered to be sensitive information. This data can include information about users’ moods, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Continue reading →