James MarchantinOpen & ShutHow To Fight Corruption During a PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has opened up plenty of opportunities for graft. We spoke with Global Integrity to learn how they’re tackling it.Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
James MarchantinOpen & ShutOpen & Shut — 2020 VisionWe’re back! This blog will shine a light on some of the challenges facing open data practitioners in closed societies in this new decade.Jan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020
James MarchantinUPROARA Deadly Silence on Digital Rights at Iran’s UPRThe world ignored digital rights during Iran’s UPR in November. Hundreds were killed a week later under the shadow of an internet shutdown.Jan 17, 2020Jan 17, 2020
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — October 2019Filterwatch assesses Iran’s worrying new plans for citizens’ online ID, as well as its ongoing crackdown on online influencers.Nov 15, 2019Nov 15, 2019
James MarchantinFilterwatchFATAwatch//03— Iranian Cyber Police MonitoringIran’s Cyber Police have continued to crack down on Insta celebs and online ‘disinformation’, while massively expanding their operations.Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — September 2019Iran’s ICT Minister faced criticism over meddling in appointments and stretching stats, yet managed to survive his parliamentary grilling.Oct 18, 20191Oct 18, 20191
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — August 2019This month, the Filtering Committee hints at a shift in filtering strategy, and the ICT Ministry rolls out major new rural investments.Oct 10, 2019Oct 10, 2019
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — July 2019Iran steps up its localisation of digital services and infrastructure, as mysterious network disruptions cause frustration for users.Aug 29, 2019Aug 29, 2019
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — June 2019As tensions rise between the US and Iran, cyber-attacks are again on the agenda — as well as more interventions by the Iranian judiciary.Jul 31, 2019Jul 31, 2019
James MarchantinFilterwatchFilterwatch — May 2019In this edition of Filterwatch, we detail new messaging app developments, as well as a tech company’s stand against Iran’s Cyber Police.Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019