“Wasl” Newsletter

Welcome to the 15th issue of “Wasl”. This edition spotlights our most-read publications on AI governance, human rights and business, and technology and law, alongside upcoming events like Bread & Net 2025 in Beirut. Explore our latest research, insights from across the Arab region, and tune in to the newest episode of the CONNECT Podcast. […]

Masaar – Technology And Law Community Activities Tech and Law The Historical and Legislative Evolution of Texts Criminalizing the Broadcasting of False News Abroad This paper examines the history of the crime of ‘broadcasting false news abroad’ to shed light on why its interpretation has become overly broad and lacks a clear definition. It delves

Masaar – Technology And Law Community Activities Tech and Law A Study on the Prohibition of Using Communication Tools as Precautionary Measures in Egyptian Law This paper discusses prohibiting the use of communication tools or preventing their possession or acquisition as precautionary measures in Egyptian law. The paper also addresses the impact of this measure

SMEX and 7amleh are Collaborating to Host Digital Rights Events SMEX will host Bread&Net Online: Digital Rights in Times of War on May 13, 14, and 15. This event features panel discussions that will address regional challenges related to internet access and shutdowns, content moderation, misinformation, and data privacy, among others. 7amleh will host their annual

Recap of Masaar’s Activities in 2023 Throughout 2023, Masaar published 38 research papers on the intersections between technology and law, in addition to episodes of the “Connect” podcast.  Covering topics such as AI, language models, and their impact on human rights, as well as the intersections of IoT, video games, and gender, Masaar’s publications varied

Stay Tuned: Registration for Bread&Net 2023 will open soon SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, on November 14, 15, and 16 in Beirut, Lebanon. Bread&Net is an event that brings together tech experts, activists, policymakers, academics, and media practitioners from the region to discuss and address pressing

Masaar’s Activities Tech and Law Legislative Effect of not Applying the Controls of the Digital Forensic Evidence Until not long ago, Egyptian legislation did not include a specific definition of electronic evidence. The Egyptian legislator introduced, for the first time, a definition of electronic evidence in the Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law, and called

A non-periodical newsletter issued by Technology and Law Community “Masaar” on news and activities related to digital rights.

Two Years since the Launch of Masaar’s Activities in Egypt It has been two years since Masaar – Technology and Law Community launched its activities in Egypt in 2020. During those two years, Masaar worked on the intersections between technology and law, while focusing on a number of issues including Free Internet, Tech and Equality,