Facebook takes down hundreds of “inauthentic” accounts from Iran that were part of a vast manipulation campaign operating in more than 20 countries.
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.
EU Urges Internet Giants to Work Harder Fighting Fake News
EU authorities warned leading tech companies including Facebook and others to combat fake news ahead of upcoming bloc-wide parliamentary elections.
Once Rising Democratic Star Faces Questions About Voter Privacy
Once rising democratic star Alison Lundergan Grimes faces questions about voter privacy because her staff has routinely examined voting records of state.
Facebook Slammed for Blocking Watchdog Ad Transparency Tools
A number of organizations, including ProPublica, have developed tools to let the public see exactly how Facebook users are being targeted by advertisers.
Why Secretaries of State Lead Opposition to Securing Voting Systems
Indiana’s top election official is refusing to release her communications with NASS, limiting the public’s understanding of upgrade voting systems.
Campaign Seeks 5 Year Ban on E-Voting in Switzerland
A committee of politicians and computer experts is launching a people’s initiative aimed at banning online voting for at least five years.
Ex-Chinese Diplomat-Turned-Dissident Reportedly Detained in China
Australian newspaper says a ex-Chinese diplomat, Chinese-Australian writer and dissident, Yang Hengjun has been detained during visit to his native country.
2019 European Parliament Elections Are Vulnerable to Hacking
2019 European parliament elections vulnerable to hacking due to Russian disinformation campaigns that disrupted the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
A New App for Political Dissidents Under Authoritarian Rule
A new academic paper from University of California, Santa Barbara is quite unique in that the product is a mobile app for political dissidents.
Facebook Shuts Hundreds of Russia-Linked Pages and Accounts
Facebook shuts hundreds of Russia-linked pages, and accounts that it says were part of two big disinformation operations, in its effort to fight fake news.