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Covid-19 and Social Control in Lebanon [Report]

News, Research, Resources SMEX May 5, 2021 May 5, 2021

The Lebanese government’s response to Covid-19 was deeply affected by the failing economy and political unrest, both of …

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Data Protection and Privacy Laws In MENA: A Case Study Of Covid-19 Contact Tracing Apps [Report]

News, Research, Resources SMEX February 15, 2021 February 18, 2021

This report analyzes data protection and privacy laws in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Joey …

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Device Seizures in Lebanon: Assessing the Legal Framework concerning device seizures [Report]

News, Research, Resources SMEX February 1, 2021 February 19, 2021

We have witnessed in the last couple of years a striking increase in the number of devices seized …

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The Future of Biometrics and Digital ID in Lebanon: Assessing Proposed Systems for Elections and Social Assistance [Report]

News, Research, Resources SMEX January 27, 2021 February 1, 2021

In Lebanon, passports, drivers’ licenses, work permits, residency permits, and humanitarian aid all use systems that require biometric …

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Lebanese ISPs Lack Transparency

News, Research, Resources Jad Fawaz February 24, 2020 February 26, 2020

SMEX recently conducted research to assess the transparency of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Lebanon. Upon gathering information …

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New Report: ”Analyzing Freedom of Expression in Lebanon in 2018”

News, Research SMEX November 27, 2019 February 24, 2020

Over the past four years, Lebanon has witnessed a crackdown against freedom of expression online. The state has …

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Online Privacy Threats to Women and LGBTIQ Communities in Lebanon

Leave a Comment Research smexadmin November 30, 2018 October 2, 2019

As part of the 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence, we are releasing our new report “Online Privacy …

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Mobile internet speeds up the Arab countries, but fixed broadband lags behind

Leave a Comment Research smexadmin October 5, 2018 June 17, 2019

 Feature image via Oakla: The internet speed chart in August – Lebanon.  Yet, it is interesting that many of …

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New Elections Study Shows Less than 2% of Overall Electoral Speech on Social Media Was Negative

1 Comment Research smexadmin July 26, 2018 June 17, 2019

 Feature image April 2018: A screenshot of the API used to track social media posts. SMEX and LADE …

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Dependent Yet Disenfranchised: The Policy Void That Threatens the Rights of Mobile Users in Arab States

4 Comments Research smexadmin January 24, 2018 June 12, 2020

  In the context of growing government control of mobile networks and a lack of transparency by both …

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