On January 30, 2025, the fourth session of the NetMission Academy, titled “Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Safer Internet,” convened participants from across the Asia-Pacific region. The session explored key issues related to government regulation, platform accountability, and digital rights, focusing on age restrictions on social media, AI-driven identity verification, and the balance between security and privacy […]
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Malaysia’s Move to Regulate Social Media: What’s at Stake? – Ahmad Umair Suhaidi
In today’s world, social media platforms have become more than just a place for connecting with friends and family, but a medium for fostering communities or even driving economic activities. It is undeniable that they’re now central to our daily lives. However, the rise of these platforms has also paved the way for harmful issues […]
The 2024 Indonesian Elections and its Potential Impact on the Future of Digital Policy in Indonesia – Zahra Nur Aliya & Harisa Shahid
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Background Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, held its general elections on February 14, 2024. The eligible voter(s) in Indonesia election(s) can use their right(s) to vote for the President, Vice-President, the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #7: Big Voting Year (Monday, January 29, 2024)
Welcome to the seventh issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bite-size reader for you. For those who celebrate the Lunar New Year or adhere to Chinese astrology, 2024 marks the year of the dragon. Yet, for the broader population, this year stands out as […]
Impact of Fake News on TikTok – Pavithra Madushanka
To begin with, TikTok is presently the most downloaded app in the world and attracts daily views of more than one billion unique videos. Experts concur that its distinctive algorithm is the secret to its success. You are questioned about your hobbies and the kinds of things you would like to see when you sign […]