The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
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.
Indonesia Guilty Verdict in Case About WhatsApp Messages is Mistake
Indonesia’s Judiciary Commission should review the prosecution of Saidah Saleh Syamlan for criminal defamation in the Surabaya district court.
Paper Ballots Popular Again as Must Have Requirement for a Fair Vote
An old technology is new again, as paper ballots are making a big comeback thanks to fears about Russia — and others — hacking U.S. elections.
Using the Blockchain Ecosystem To Fight Against Authoritarianism
Asia Pacific Conservative Union (APCU) has launched the Liberty Ecosystem, a block chain based network designed to fight authoritarianism.
Brennan Center Outlines Voting Machines Vulnerabilities
America’s voting machines fall short of necessary security going into 2020 election leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks or malfunctions on Election Day.
Authorities Were Tracking Migrant Caravan Journalists and Activists
U.S. tracked dossiers on journalists, activists and lawyers who interacted with migrants who arrived at U.S.-Mexico border from Central America last year.
Experts Say Trump Failing to Make Critical Election Infrastructure Safer
America’s critical infrastructure is no safer from cyberattacks today than in May 2017 when Trump signed an executive order pledging to better protect it.
It’s Princes and Princesses vs. Trolls in UK Social Media Battle
Britain’s royal family is warning that it will block trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels and may report offenders to the police.
Election Assistance Commission Security Guidelines: Too Little Too Late
Election Assistance Commission Voting Security Guidelines are too little too late to be tested against the new standards before the 2020 election.
Blockchain Voting Company Fell to Common Tech Start-up Problems
Blockchain voting company falls victim to common tech start-up problems as the company is life support after laying off most of its staff Feb. 15.