The NetMission Academy’s fifth session on “Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies”, held on February 1, 2024, was a dynamic exploration moderated by Bea Guevarra and Qurra Tul Ain Nisar. Kicking off with an insightful presentation by our participants Khushbakht, Sameer Gahlot, Nur Adlin Hanisah Shahul Ikram, and Jack Kelliher from Working Group 5, the session […]
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NetMission Ambassadors’ blog posts
Breaking the Network: Uncovering the Reality of Internet Shutdowns and the Fight for Online Freedom – Nawal Munir Ahmad
In the landscape of our digitally-driven era, the Internet has emerged as a crucial cornerstone of daily life, offering an indispensable platform for communication, education, and economic activities. Yet, the growing trend of Internet shutdowns by governments worldwide is raising alarming concerns about the intricate balance between state authority and individual rights. This blog delves […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 4: Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s fourth session on “Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet” was successfully organized on January 25, 2024. The session ran smoothly thanks to the facilitation of Luke Teoh and Qurra Tul Ain Nisar. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Aadhaar Data Breach (2) The 2023 NIFT Cybersecurity Breach, and also fruitful […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 3: Human Rights Online – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s third session on “Human Rights Online” was conducted on January 18, 2023. The session was facilitated by Nimrah Perveen and Phyo. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Internet Shutdown in Gaza and (2) Cyberbullying in Pakistan. Experts were also invited to discuss topics on human rights online, as follows: […]
Foreshadowing Myanmar’s Digital Security Governance and Rights – Kenneth Leung
The anticipated impact of Myanmar’s 2022 draft Cyber Security Law on people’s online safety and rights were discussed in the first Report. While there are no further developments known to this particular legislation as of date, the Union Government’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MoTC) has signaled plans on governing Myanmar’s digital security as we […]