While the presidential elections were the main news this June, other policy developments also made headlines, including the "Online Services" bill's brief return to parliament.
Author - Melody Kazemi
Filterwatch
As excitement builds over the potential of satellite-based internet services, we argue that they’re unlikely to provide solutions to online censorship any time soon.
Melody Kazemi
4 weeks ago
With presidential elections coming up in June, free internet packages are announced for users and new regulations set out rules for campaigning on domestic platforms.
Melody Kazemi
2 months ago
New developments look to advance the implementation of "Layered Filtering" and further incentives attempt to draw users towards domestic apps.
Melody Kazemi
3 months ago
The Supreme Council for Cyberspace held a meeting while the Guardian Council approved tax increases on telecommunication providers.
Melody Kazemi
4 months ago
Alongside a localised internet shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iranian authorities unveiled several new proposals to regulate online speech.
Melody Kazemi
5 months ago
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...
Melody Kazemi
6 months ago
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
6 months 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
7 months ago
As AI technologies proliferate across the globe, we look at their role in the future of digital rights in Iran.
Melody Kazemi
7 months ago