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The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019

Our report analyzes every major internet shutdown around the world in 2019 and reveals this growing trend cost the global economy over $8BN last year.

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Contesting the Legality of Internet Shutdowns

Contesting the Legality of Internet Shutdowns

As the number of internet shutdowns around the world continue to rise, so do the legal challenges made against them.

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Man Arrested in China for Selling VPN Software

A man has been arrested in China’s Jianshu province for distributing unlicensed VPN software, continuing China’s crackdown on VPNs

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The Problem with EU Telcos Flouting Net Neutrality

European telcos already use deep packet inspection to monitor web traffic. Soon its use for surveillance and profiling could be enshrined in law

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Will ESNI and DNS Over HTTPS Change the Future of Online Privacy?

Will ESNI and DNS Over HTTPS Change the Future of Online Privacy?

Two standards have gained momentum to tackle weaknesses in TLS and DNS. Combined, these specifications could make online activity more opaque and illegible by default.

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Home Office to Host Controversial Surveillance Companies

Home Office to Host Controversial Surveillance Companies

This investigation reveals the controversial companies and potentially repressive technologies that are due to be on display at next month's event.

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