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Open Letter to Airbnb Regarding Users Data in Abu Dhabi

News SMEX February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022

On February 16 2022, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Airbnb for vacation …

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SMEX Seeks Advocacy Officer

News, Opportunities, News SMEX February 16, 2022 February 24, 2022

The Advocacy Officer at SMEX will be responsible for engaging regional and international stakeholders working on digital rights …

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Detailed technical analysis for the Lebanese General Security’s passport renewal platform

News SMEX February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022

On January 27, the Lebanese General Security launched a new platform (gs-appt.gov.lb) for booking passport renewal appointments to …

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[Expired] SMEX Seeks Administrative Assistant

News, Opportunities SMEX February 9, 2022 April 29, 2022

We are recruiting a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our Beirut office and support us in achieving our …

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[Report] Doxxing of Residential Information Targeting Vulnerable Groups: Online and Offline Harms 

News, Research SMEX February 8, 2022 March 9, 2022

As part of an Oversight Board process to issue a policy advisory opinion reviewing Meta’s policies on the …

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LEBANON: Is the New Passport Renewal Platform Safe for your Data?

News SMEX February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022

In a response to SMEX’s questions on Thursday (January 27), the Lebanese General Security claimed that personal data …

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DAEM, a “Social Safety Net” or a Data Collection Net?

News SMEX January 28, 2022 February 5, 2022

In September 2021, the Ministry of Social Affairs and IMPACT, the Central Inspection’s e-governance platform, launched DAEM, a …

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YEMEN: Internet and Telecommunications are NOT Military Targets!

News SMEX January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022

YEMEN is currently plunged in a nationwide internet blackout after Saudi-led airstrikes targeted a telecommunications building in the …

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SMEX Launches Forensic Analysis Unit

News SMEX January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022

Israeli spyware firm, NSO Group, has become a threat for human rights defenders everywhere, and in the MENA …

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The Digital ID Landscape in the GCC: A Mapping of Programs, Regulations, and Human Rights Risks [Report 2021]

News, Research SMEX December 28, 2021 February 7, 2022

This report analyzes the implementation of digital ID systems in countries of the Gulf Council Cooperation (GCC), also …

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