Privacy
A comparison between privacy and security provided by instant messaging applications
People have become increasingly reliant on instant messaging applications in their daily routine, whether for personal or business communication. This makes it crucial to pay attention to the data these applications collect about us. Here is a comparison of the privacy and digital security features offered by some of the most used messaging apps. SMEX […]
Personal Data Protection Law: Does it Really Aim at Bolstering the Right to Privacy?
Download a copy in PDF format Contents Introduction Egyptians generally suffer from weak legal protection to their ‘right to privacy’. In connection to this, and as regards the data collected by the government during daily administrative dealings, and the data collected by private companies from their clients, there exist several legislative loopholes that allow for […]
Sandvine … the surveillance octopus in the Arab region
Introduction Partnership and business agreements between Arab governments and corporates on the one hand, and foreign companies working in the internet and communication surveillance industry (software/hardware) on the other, is currently witnessing an increase in rate and scale. The aim is to manipulate the flow of information, restrain freedom of expression, and control internet and […]
The Egyptian authorities block “Telegram”
Technology and Law Community “Masaar” documented the blocking of the Telegram website and application by the Egyptian authorities on 22 October 2020. The authorities blocked Telegram on three of the Internet service networks operating in Egypt. These networks included “We”, “Vodafone” and “Orange”. Masaar learned about the blocking action after complaints from several users of […]
Privacy in Instant Messaging Applications
About the guide This guide addresses the privacy and security options offered by the widespread instant messaging software among users Applications covered in the guide:Signal Private MessengerWire Secure MessengerJitsi MeetWhatsAppFacebook Messenger What is this guide? This guide provides the technical knowledge necessary for individuals and groups to maintain their digital privacy and security while they […]
A Guide to Writing Privacy Policies for Websites and Applications
Download a PDF copy of the guide Get help writing a privacy policy We are happy to provide voluntary assistance in writing privacy policies for websites and applications. If you are a service provider and want our help, send us an email to: masaarnet [at] gmail.com Introduction “Masaar” noticed a number of issues related to […]
8-bit: A list of secure tools/apps that is recommended for companies/individuals, to work remotely
Masaar (Community for Technology and Law) held a webinar on Tuesday, May 5, on “Tools and Applications of Digital Security in Remote Work”. This discussion is the first of a series of discussions entitled (8 bits) which Massar aims to organize during the coming period. Ahmed Mekkawy, director and founder of Spirula Systems and Mohamed […]
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