Melody KazemiinFilterwatchData Insecurity On Iran’s Localised InternetWith yet another data leak, Iran’s need for adequate data protection frameworks is clear. We explore how the National Information Network…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch Policy Monitor — May 2020Another month without the Supreme Council for Cyberspace meeting as Iran’s Interior Minister took responsibility for the November 2019…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch Policy Monitor — April 2020This month, new details on legal VPNs emerge, and the Education Ministry rolls out a new e-learning app.May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch Policy Monitor — March 2020Privacy concerns raised over Iran’s COVID19 app as links to developer behind recent data leaks revealed. Our March report has the latest…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchIran’s “Managing Social Messaging Apps” Bill Returns to ParliamentThe “Managing Social Messaging Apps” bill could heavily diminish digital rights in Iran. We explain how and why it should be resisted.Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch Policy Monitor — February 2020As Iran battles against the rapid spread of COVID-19, censorship and sanctions continue to limit Iranians’ access to crucial information.Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch — December 2019In December, a draft bill proposes new rules on internet shutdowns and the Supreme Council for Cyberspace hands ICT Ministry a new…Jan 14, 2020Jan 14, 2020
Melody KazemiinFilterwatchFilterwatch — November 2019This November, Iran endured a near-total internet shutdown for almost ten days. In this edition of Filterwatch we document the response.Dec 10, 2019Dec 10, 2019