Internet Shutdowns to Prevent Cheating During Exams: The Impact on Society and Economy in the MENA Region
This SMEX research report was written by Sarah Cupler, an independent research consultant. It was funded by the …
The Digital ID Landscape in the GCC: A Mapping of Programs, Regulations, and Human Rights Risks [Report 2021]
This report analyzes the implementation of digital ID systems in countries of the Gulf Council Cooperation (GCC), also …
Data Protection and Privacy Laws In MENA: A Case Study Of Covid-19 Contact Tracing Apps [Report]
This report analyzes data protection and privacy laws in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Joey …
The Future of Biometrics and Digital ID in Lebanon: Assessing Proposed Systems for Elections and Social Assistance [Report]
In Lebanon, passports, drivers’ licenses, work permits, residency permits, and humanitarian aid all use systems that require biometric …
Why Is Your WhatsApp Account Being Banned?
The last weeks have witnessed an increase in reported cases of people losing access to their WhatsApp accounts. …
Global Voices’ Hisham Almiraat Faces Trial in Morocco
Feature image via Ellery Biddle Morocco in October 2013 : Hisham Almiraat in his home city of El …
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