An ISPA poll published last month showed that Islamic Republic internet filtering policies have failed. Despite official restrictions, platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube remain widely used among Iran’s college students. However, government decision-makers persist with these broad filtering measures, coupled with pricing policies that charge more than double for foreign internet traffic comparedContinue reading “Breaking Digital Barriers: How Iranians Stay Connected Amid Regional Tensions”
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Iran’s Nazer App Aims to Expand State Surveillance and Control
Over the past year, Iran has been rapidly advancing towards becoming a hyper-surveillance state. The government has implemented various policies and systems designed for extensive monitoring and control of its citizens. This includes attempts to develop facial recognition systems, e-governance services, localized internet infrastructure, and integrate user data across different sectors. These efforts have beenContinue reading “Iran’s Nazer App Aims to Expand State Surveillance and Control”
The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights
The seventh development plan law is of utmost importance among all internet policies in Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, the president-elect, has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to implementing this plan during presidential debates and in his announcements. Therefore, over the next four years, the situation of digital rights and the right to internet access can be examinedContinue reading “The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights”