SMEX – Advancing Digital Rights

We Advance Digital Rights

to ensure the internet for you

Researching Internet Law & Policy

We investigate and analyze legal statutes to keep the public informed.

Tracking Digital Rights Violations

Digital rights are human rights and we keep vigilant to call out infringements on your rights.

Keeping you Safe Online

We’re committed to helping you navigate the web with peace of mind.

Advocating for an Open, Secure Internet

We believe the internet is a public space and we work towards keeping it accessible to everyone.

Producing Localized Resources

We organize meetings, conferences and publish material focused on the MENA region.

Our latest news and campaigns

How to Protect Your Data from Israeli NSO’s Surveillance Attacks?

A recent security leak revealed that Israeli NSO Group’s malware has targeted around 50,000 devices worldwide, including those of journalists and activists …

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Sudan: No Internet Shutdown Can Cure Corruption [Opinion]

The first official exam leak in Sudan occurred in 2003, when mobile phone features were very limited and lacked camera and internet …

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Lebanon: Your Data is Not Secure on MoPH’s GrabAJab Platform

Update— IMPACT responded to our concerns by suspending Grabajab’s access to patients’ data pending the resolution of security issues. Nonetheless, we are …

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