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Kuwait’s cybercrime law extends censorship to the online realm
Following the waves of protests in the 2010s, both in the region and throughout the world, from Africa to South…
Lebanese telecom minister favors unlawful bid for A2P services
As of February 14, 2024, the Minister of Telecommunications approved a re-bid, confirming suspicions that he might be under pressure…
Privacy and security at risk: Lebanese security agencies accessing the mobile telecom’s network performance system
While mobile operators use the network monitoring system to keep up the quality of service and follow up on users’…
It takes one click
For a renowned journalist, an invitation to speak at a French institution should not be a source of alarm. And…
Meet the fellows: Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship on Technology and Human Rights 2023
In 2023, SMEX welcomed 4 non-resident fellows who have worked on diverse topics: Ameni Saidani is an advocate for the…
Lebanese MPs launch racist reporting application
Around one month ago, an infamous crime in Beirut led to the killing of a municipal guard. Its consequences, however,…
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…