*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Jurisdiction, Government and the Election The 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, held on September 21, 2024 saw a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, which includes his Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna […]
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NetMission Digest – Issue #26: Shifting Rules: Meta’s New Moderation Strategy and the U.S. TikTok Ban (Thursday, January 16, 2024)
2025 will be a landmark year for digital diplomacy and global governance. Why? This is the year when UN member states will decide on the WSIS+20 review and the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It is also a critical moment in the journey toward achieving the Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #23: Beyond Encryption (Monday, October 21, 2024)
In our previous issue #22, we explored the global implications of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest and the broader debate surrounding free speech, encryption, and government regulation of tech platforms. Continuing this crucial conversation, this edition will dive deeper into China’s approach to data regulation, examining how the world’s most populous country balances national security […]
An Overview of the Medibank Data Breach 2022 – Noor Ul Aien
Medibank, also known as Medibank Private Limited, is one of the largest Australian private health insurance providers. Operating as a publicly-listed company, Medibank offers health insurance services to a significant portion of the Australian population. Medibank has a total customer base of 4 million customers. Medibank faced a cyber attack on its system, leading to a […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #3: Cross-Border Privacy Rules: from APEC to the Global Forum (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)
Welcome to the third issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform some tech news and policy updates of the month into a bite-size reader for you. This edition sheds light upon the data privacy governance system developed by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and its advancements. Accounting for more than 60% […]