Welcome to the sixth issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bite-size reader for you. This edition examines the development of cross-border data transfers between China’s southern megapolis encompassing nine cities of the Guangdong province, as well as Macao and Hong Kong. The Significance With […]
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Navigating the Landscape of Cybercrimes in Nepal – Ankita Rathi & Jasmine Ko
In the past decade, cybercrimes in Nepal have significantly increased, reflecting the global trend as more people gain access to the Internet. This rise can be attributed to factors such as the growing digitalization of services, the expansion of Internet access across the country, and a general lack of awareness about cybersecurity among the public. […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 1: Internet Governance Ecosystem & Internet Infrastructure – Summary
Event Overview On January 4, 2024, the NetMission Academy Session 1 kicked off with an introduction by Bea Guevarra, who welcomed participants. The introduction session was “Internet Governance Ecosystem & Internet Infrastructure” spearheaded by Edmon Chung, CEO of DotAsia Organisation, who guided the audience through various dimensions of Internet Governance. Key Speakers Five distinguished speakers […]
Australia’s Online Safety Codes & The Battle Against Child Sexual Exploitation – Jenna Manhau Fung
Australia’s Standards and World-first Industry Codes Australia’s Online Safety Act was commenced on January 23, 2022, providing for the online industry to develop codes to regulate “class 1” and “class 2” illegal and restricted online material, and for Australia’s online safety watchdog, eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) to register the codes upon meeting the statutory requirements. Since […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory Report – December 2023: A Fight for Online Safety and Digital Rights: An Overview of Recent Policy Developments in Australia, Nepal, and Myanmar
Authors: Jenna Manhau Fung, Kenneth Leung, Ankita Rathi, Jasmine Ko, and Harisa Shahid Executive Summary In today’s digital age, everyone is deeply concerned about online safety and security. It is crucial for all of us to carefully examine how policies and regulations are shaping the landscape of online safety in our region. Building upon the […]