Digital surveillance: Who watches the watchers?

Digital surveillance: Who watches the watchers?

Last year Australia passed a bill weakening security on the iPhones and software people rely on in today’s digital world. This sweeping law could force tech companies to access encrypted data. Australia is not alone in designing a national security strategy that...
I Got Algorithm

I Got Algorithm

How to prevent social networks from damaging the well-being of young people? Amid a plethora of writings on the impact of social media on young people, a vital issue has surfaced. In “The Guardian view on mental health online: protect the vulnerable” (28 January...
Mind your language!

Mind your language!

Masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral? For years, the English have avoided saying “he” or “she” by replacing it with “they”. Called the singular “they”, it occurs in sentences such as: “Somebody left their umbrella in the office. Would they please collect it?” “Who...
Data protection and googol fines

Data protection and googol fines

Data privacy, also called information privacy, is about what data in a computer system can be shared with third parties. Protection laws give individuals rights over their data, imposing rules on the way in which companies and governments use data, and establishing...
Building trust in a fragmented world

Building trust in a fragmented world

Genuine communication is all about creating relationships and building trust. When two or more people meet in person, a conversation or sharing of experiences leaves a mark that outlasts the ephemeral impact of digital communications. When members of a community...