Tag: Internet regulation

Why there can be no “encryption bans”

Encryption of data is an important process for protecting our confidential personal information. However, while encryption has a technical perspective, it also has a legal – and even political – one! A mantra often quoted in this context is “security through encryption and security despite encryption.” What this mantra means and why it is not…
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July 28, 2023 0

VPN awareness in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Taiwan and Hong Kong have faced internet freedom and privacy challenges for years. With privacy reforms and restrictions imposed by mainland China, maintaining online privacy has been difficult. If you’re in Hong Kong or Taiwan, a VPN could help. But do people in Hong Kong and Taiwan use VPNs? Let’s unpack the results of a…
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June 29, 2023 0