Revelations that a top opposition figure’s cell phone was bugged has alarmed government, raising worries of the extent of such espionage.
Spying and Privacy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Spying and Privacy section concerns how these two issues impact freedom of speech and democracy in general. The modern technology we rely on has complicated the struggle to protect citizens from government overreach, especially following increased concerns of surveillance of domestic communications. Also see our entire section on Election Technology or our articles on Technology Dissidents like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange.
Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’
The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”
How Democracies Spy On Their Citizens
The intimate tale of the world’s most notorious commercial spyware and the struggle against it waged by huge IT companies.
Hacking Marks Poland’s Crisis Of Democracy
In response to reports of the use of spyware against the opposition, Poland’s opposition leader has called for a parliamentary probe.
What Will the Metaverse Mean for Political Movements?
Metaverse is Zuckerberg’s aim to de-prioritize political content and push for a “politically neutral” platform, but will it be credible?
Census Change to Protect Privacy Rattles Researchers
The Census Bureau is facing an increasingly difficult balancing act as the country waits for further findings from last year’s head count.
Protests Erupt In India’s Parliament Over Spying
Protests erupted in India’s Parliament Tuesday as legislators accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spying on opponents.
Leaked Kremlin Papers: Putin Plotted to put Trump in White House
Vladimir Putin personally authorized a secret spy agency operation to ensure victory for a “mentally unstable” Donald Trump in 2016.
No More Spying on Journalists
The DOJ is highly tempted by revealing data held by telephone and email companies despite state spying threatening press freedom.
Lessons Learned from Portugal’s Election During The Pandemic
Though Portugal’s elections appeared well-run, Portugal made mistakes in the run-up to the vote that exposed it to external interference.