Privacy and data protection
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12 Feb, 2022
Meta’s Oversight Board issues policy advice on sharing private residential information
Meta's Oversight Board advises on sharing private residential information, suggesting the removal of exceptions in privacy rules, establishing support... Read more
02 Jan, 2022
GDPR triggered new businesses on digital compliance
GDPR led to a surge in businesses specializing in digital compliance, catering to companies navigating data protection laws globally. Leaders in this ... Read more
23 Dec, 2021
China’s regulation on data and AI
China is enacting new regulations, including the Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law, to enhance digital oversight. The Cybersec... Read more
The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies
15 Jun 21 - 15 Jun 21online
Data Privacy and Protection in International Law
05 Oct 20 - 05 Oct 20Online
RightOn #5: Contact tracing and challenges to privacyÂ
06 May 20 - 06 May 20Online
Indonesia Lokadata Conference
28 Aug 19 - Jakarta, Indonesia
But first, privacy!
14 Jun 19 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Diplo & GIP at Geneva Cybersecurity Law & Policy Conference
21 Jun 18 - Geneva, Switzerland
Diplo & GIP at EuroDIG 2018
05 Jun 18 - 06 Jun 18Tbilisi, Georgia
Exhibition – Inside Internet corridors
07 May 18 - 11 May 18Belgrade
Diplo & GIP at Big data, big problems? Challenges and opportunities in the context of data ownership, privacy and protection
24 Jan 18 - Geneva, Switzerland
Joint Civil Society Meeting 2017
16 Dec 17 - Geneva, Switzerland
Digital policy in global governance: Issues and challenges discussed in Geneva
22 Sep 17 - Geneva, Switzerland
Governments vs ChatGPT: Investigations around the world
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now, governments around the world are starting to take notice of these tools, and have launched investigations into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here are the countries tha[...]
20 Apr, 2023
Governments vs ChatGPT: Regulation around the world
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now, governments around the world are starting to take notice of these tools, and have launched investigations into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here are the countries tha[...]
20 Apr, 2023
How can we balance security and privacy in the digital world?
Balancing security and privacy in the digital world is essential for protecting personal information while ensuring safety. This can be achieved through legislation like the General Data Protection Re[...]
20 Apr, 2023
Cyber-Panopticism: A perilous techno-political issue
The global cyber security environment faces challenges like information overload, pollution, infringement, and monopoly, demanding a blend of defensive tech, information warfare understanding, and dip[...]
29 Apr, 2022
Internet protocols and human rights: Interplay or interdependence?
The evolution of the Internet from an elite platform to a tool for the general public has had significant impacts on human rights. Recent issues like data breaches and surveillance programs have impli[...]
16 Nov, 2020
Schrems II – The judgement and initial reflections
The Schrems II judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield but confirmed the validity of Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.[...]
27 Jul, 2020
The reality of science fiction: Behind the scenes of race and technology
The text discusses the intertwining of race, technology, and Afrofuturism, highlighting the parallels between the experiences of black people in real life and those portrayed in science fiction. It em[...]
10 Jun, 2020
On the gaydar: A 100-year challenge for facial recognition
A study on facial recognition to determine sexuality through deep neural networks raises ethical concerns about privacy, discrimination, and accuracy. Utilizing such technology requires caution and re[...]
30 Jan, 2019
Digital identities: Issues and cases
Low and middle income countries are implementing digital identification systems, raising concerns about privacy and control over personal information. These systems aim to enhance social and economic [...]
21 Jan, 2019
US Cloud Act: implications and reactions
The US Cloud Act proposes new rules for cross-border data access, impacting authorities, tech companies, and individuals. The Act aims to improve law enforcement access to data globally but has faced [...]
20 Mar, 2018
GDPR: Integrating human rights into business practices
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is about to come into effect, emphasizing the integration of human rights into business practices. It introduces strict measures for personal data protect[...]
13 Nov, 2017
GDPR to take effect one year from now
The GDPR will be enforced in one year, affecting data of 510 million EU citizens. It imposes obligations on data controllers and processors, extending globally. The regulation protects personal data, [...]
30 May, 2017
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
21 July 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
Children and Mobile Technology online course
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Introduction to Internet Governance online course
Internet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions online course
21 July 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Economic Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
2022
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Declaration
The text discusses the need for trusted cross-border data flows to support economic growth and innovation. It introduces the establishment of a Global... Read more
2015
Freedom on the Net 2015
The Freedom on the Net 2015 report assesses global internet freedom, highlighting increasing government censorship and surveillance. Internet freedom ... Read more
2011
How safe are we? Security risks of the social networks
We are witnessing an extreme proliferation of the social networks, which can be seen in two ways: an expansion of social network websites, and an incr... Read more
2009
Tackling privacy issues
'It is necessary to focus the IGF discussion on the real problems associated with the collection and use of personal information. The reality is that ... Read more
12 Feb, 2022
Meta’s Oversight Board issues policy advice on sharing private residential information
Meta's Oversight Board advises on sharing private residential information, suggesting the removal of exceptions in privacy rules, establishing support... Read more
02 Jan, 2022
GDPR triggered new businesses on digital compliance
GDPR led to a surge in businesses specializing in digital compliance, catering to companies navigating data protection laws globally. Leaders in this ... Read more
23 Dec, 2021
China’s regulation on data and AI
China is enacting new regulations, including the Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law, to enhance digital oversight. The Cybersec... Read more
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