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Planning and participating in a protest could get you under surveillance: three technologies you should know about

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Planning and participating in peaceful protests against governments or non-state actors’ policies and practices requires the capacity of individuals to communicate confidentially without unlawful interference. From protests in support of LGBTI rights to protests against specific projects that undermine local communities’ wellbeing, these movements would not have been possible without the ability to exchange ideas and develop plans in private spaces. Unlawful interference with someone’s…