Messaging app Signal joined the long list of international services blocked by Iranian authorities, as the ICT Minister faced another month of scrutiny, this time from the Judiciary.
Author - Melody Kazemi
Filterwatch
The expansion of eGovernment services is not always good news. We explore some of the ways online government services can threaten the rights of Iranians.
Melody Kazemi
4 weeks ago
A number of fresh policy developments emerged, including two new Majles bills. The biggest development however was the execution of the Iranian dissident and journalist...
Melody Kazemi
2 months ago
As AI technologies proliferate across the globe, we look at their role in the future of digital rights in Iran.
Melody Kazemi
2 months ago
The Supreme Council for Cyberspace fails to meet for a second month as Majles appoints two MPs to the country's 'filtering committee'.
Melody Kazemi
2 months ago
The Text for the new National Information Network resolution is published, as a new phase of support for domestic messaging apps is announced.
Melody Kazemi
3 months ago
The Supreme Council for Cyberspace held two meetings this month and published a number of resolutions. Iran's new 'domestic produced' mobile phones also grabbed headlines.
Melody Kazemi
4 months ago
We look at the dynamics of Iran's new parliament to find out what the changes really mean for the country's internet.
Melody Kazemi
5 months ago
As the government drags its feet on the National Information Network, the new conservative Majles is moving to assert itself.
Melody Kazemi
5 months ago
This month, online activism by Iranians with the #DontExecute made global trends, while the dangerous “Managing Social Messaging Apps” draft bill returned to parliament.
Melody Kazemi
7 months ago