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”
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Subduing Internet Companies: The Final Piece in the Surveillance State Puzzle
The past month saw the advance of a policy intended to secure government control over digital economy companies. By acquiring stocks and ownership rights in these companies, the government seeks greater ability to monitor and control with fewer obstacles from the private sector. With such tactics, the government now has a freer hand to accessContinue reading “Subduing Internet Companies: The Final Piece in the Surveillance State Puzzle”