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Covid-19 and Social Control in Lebanon [Report]
The Lebanese government’s response to Covid-19 was deeply affected by the failing economy and political unrest, both of which the…
Google Cloud’s Data Center in KSA raises data privacy concerns in the region
In a decision to expand their global network with new cloud regions, Google announced in December 2020 that Google Cloud…
Pharmaline: Do Not Use Vaccine-Seekers Data for Commercial Purposes!
SMEX calls upon public bodies and private companies to respect the privacy of vaccine-seekers and to abide by the laws…
Public Engagement on Drones-Related Order in Tunis: A Promising Initiative
On February 16, the Tunisian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Moez Chakchouk, announced the launch of public consultations on…
Clubhouse: the popular audio-only app gets banned in MENA?
Launched around the initial lockdown phase in March 2020, Clubhouse has become a space for virtual audio hang-outs and more…
Coronavirus Trials in Egypt: Blurring the Lines Between Fake News and Freedom of Expression
With the surge of Covid cases in Egypt, the government imposed further restrictions on the freedom of expression and opinion….