Digital colonialism vs data localization
A look at whether digital localization – meaning the processing and storage of data within the borders of a country – can be used to tackle data colonization.
Fighting the infodemic: Dispelling myths and creating clarity about COVID-19
Internews’s project Rooted in Trust aims to combat disinformation and create effective information exchange between public health agencies, humanitarian organizations and communities affected by COVID-19. As part of the Displacement and Dialogue virtual conference from 5-16 October, the nonprofit media organization invited partners from three of the countries to discuss lessons learned, successes and trends related to the sharing of information in humanitarian contexts, in coronavirus times.
The Mediterranean Women Digital Summit – Addressing the Digital Gender Divide
A summary of the Mediterranean Women Digital Summit, which looked at how digitisation can bring about opportunities for women’s empowerment.
IST-Africa 2020 Conference: Social engineering-based cyber attacks in Kenya
Highlights of James Obuhuma’s presentation of his report on “Social Engineering-Based Cyber Attacks in Kenya” during the IST-Africa 2020 Conference, which introduces an analytical approach towards social engineering in Kenya and develops a model for controlling and minimizing cyber attacks.
Can corporate projects ever be ‘neutral’?
In 2013, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new project that aimed to increase access to the internet in the developing world. But when it comes to data justice, can a project owned by a company ever be neutral?
Should public health outweigh individual privacy?
Examining the costs and benefits of the use of ICT4D during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
