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Jordan: Will the new law protect people’s data?
After years of being stowed away in government departments, Jordan’s “Personal Data Protection Law” (PDPL) is set to take effect…
Lebanon: Mass Data Breaches, Government Unable to Protect Citizens’ Privacy
Within one week, several cases of personal data breaches affecting Lebanese citizens have been reported, the most flagrant of which…
Gaza Supporters Subject to Arrests, Phone Searches, and Network Interference in Jordan and Palestine
In the days following October 8, Jordanians mobilized in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who, to this day, are…
Power Cuts in Egypt Undermine Remote Work
Egypt has faced a notable power outage since last July due to the government’s “load shedding” initiative. Responding to increased…
Egypt: Online Violence Against Women on the Rise
“As I was checking my phone before bed, I stumbled upon pornographic images of me, accompanied by lewd comments that…
Attacks on Lebanon’s government websites continue: to implement protective standards immediately
“We are ROOTK1T! Proudly declare our triumph over the Ministry of Social Affairs website in Lebanon,” announced a hacking group…
How Did Hackers Hijack Beirut Airport’s Screens?
SMEX urges the Lebanese government and relevant authorities to undertake a transparent investigation to identify the party responsible for the…