Know your Digital Rights Bill, Nigeria: Is the digital rights bill necessary? The bill, if passed into law, will guarantee the application of human rights which apply offline, within the digital environment and online. It will not only affirm the freedom of citizens and their

NEWS: Last night, DHS detained a Palestinian who helped lead Columbia encampment. Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too. His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.zeteo.com/p/breaking-dhs…

HAPPENING NOW: How are African nations shaping the future of tech governance? Join us for the launch of DTI's latest report—a deep dive into AI, cybersecurity, data governance, and more 🚀 youtube.com/watch?v=m4lUbq…

🚨 Most people haven't realized it, but the 'agentic AI' future borders on DYSTOPIA: automated spam, scams, bias, manipulation, lack of transparency, liability nightmares & more. Governance is needed NOW. My article below:

Mahmoud Khalil: ICE Detains Green Card Holder over Columbia University Gaza Activism democracynow.org/2025/3/10/colu…

The Crime and Policing Bill will create a vast facial recognition database of driving licences and ban face coverings at protest. With other rights groups, we're telling politicians to stop the expansion of police surveillance. Read the joint briefing ⬇️ #SafetyNotSurveillance

El medio independiente de referencia sobre Filipinas es Rappler. Es el medio de Maria Ressa, Premio Nobel de la Paz y una de las perseguidas por Rodrigo Duterte. Tienen horas haciendo actualización en tiempo real sobre su detención. rappler.com/philippines/up…

“We have to fight really hard against the wave we’re seeing… that are allowing administrators the power to determine who can and can not be on our campuses.” Maura Finkelstein on why she thinks academic freedom on US campuses “is a fantasy”. Watch full ➡: youtu.be/TC6Lfj9hCvs

Hace 6 años a esta hora estaba detenido y desaparecido en un centro clandestino de torturas en Caracas Gracias a toda la buena gente que se activó para buscarme y reclamar por mí. Esos centros aún existen, Venezuela tiene más de mil presos políticos y muchos siguen desaparecidos

📢 Today is World Day Against Cyber Censorship Across Africa, internet shutdowns, online surveillance, and restrictive laws continue to silence voices and limit digital freedoms. At Paradigm Initiative (PIN), we are committed to defending online freedom of expression and digital

World Day Against Cyber Censorship: Iraq plans to block Google’s DNS – What does this mean? smex.org/googles-dns-ba…

What does Meta's undersea cable plan mean for geopolitics? New expert commentary from OII Prof Vili Lehdonvirta and DPhil student Anniki Mikelsaar dives into the implications for data control & global connectivity: ox.ac.uk/news/2025-03-1…

As of April 1, AI use that creates unacceptable risk will be prohibited in the EU instagram.com/reel/DGn3i--sO…

“There is significant public interest in knowing when and on what basis the UK government believes that it can compel a private company to undermine the privacy and security of its customers.” ORG, Big Brother Watch and Index on Censorship call for the Apple Tribunal to be public ⬇️

🚨 [AI LITERACY] India published its AI Competency Framework for public sector officials, and it's an EXCELLENT initiative toward targeted AI literacy efforts. Other countries should take note. Bookmark & download it below: ➡️ According to the official release: "The Need for a

Democratic Senators Team Up With MAGA To Repeal S.230 “They appear to be doing this out of a deep misunderstanding of how the law works combined with an astounding naiveté about how this process will be used by the MAGA faithful.” techdirt.com/2025/03/21/dem…

Excited to return to Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa this week for the 25th anniversary of CDTS | CLTS • uOttawa to speak about civil society and digital rights. See you October 3rd!

Great to be back Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa last week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the CDTS | CLTS • uOttawa; reunite with brilliant, talented, committed colleagues; and to talk about the future of digital rights.

Quel plaisir d’être de retour CDTS | CLTS • uOttawa avec des pairs remarquables pour discuter du pouvoir du plaidoyer, de l’engagement public et du rôle essentiel des organisations communautaires qui relient innovation technologique, droits humains et intérêt public.

What a pleasure to be back @uottawa recently to discuss the power of advocacy, public engagement & policy reform; and the importance of civil society to ensure human rights & democratic values are upheld in innovation and technological advancement