The digital ecosystem in Iran is grappling with multifaceted challenges. Macroeconomic pressures, security-driven policies, and ongoing technical disruptions have all significantly affected both users and businesses. At the same time, the government has intensified restrictions on financial transactions and increased pressure on cryptocurrency exchanges. These moves signal a clear intent to tighten control over theContinue reading “Network Disruptions and Restrictive Policymaking in Iran”
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IranAccess During the New Year Holidays: Government Extortion of Users
The Iranian government’s internet policies have increasingly created a class-based digital system, where access is determined by income. These policies have stalled network development and caused intentional disruptions to people’s daily lives, particularly during the New Year holidays. Over the past month, these developments in network policies have significantly impacted user access to online services.Continue reading “IranAccess During the New Year Holidays: Government Extortion of Users”
The New Supreme Council of Cyberspace Resolution Aims to Intensify Information Controls
An analysis of the resolution on lifting internet filtering suggests that the government aims to refine its approach by expanding restrictions more efficiently while minimizing the financial and social costs associated with enforcement. Nearly two months have passed since the Supreme Council of Cyberspace last convened. Although the 32-article resolution from this session has yetContinue reading “The New Supreme Council of Cyberspace Resolution Aims to Intensify Information Controls”