Google offers its VPN also to Italian users, and Apple is preparing to do the same with a similar service, as is – on the activist side – Mozilla. The security of individuals increases (perhaps), the sovereignty of the State decreases (indeed). Moreover, the cybersecurity agency can do nothing about it. The analysis of Andrea Monti, adjunct professor of Digital Law at the University of Chieti-Pescara – Initially published in Italian by Formiche.net
Hong Kong’s national security law is another example of lawfare
A Hong Kong special tribunal convicted a citizen of violating the National Security Act imposed by Beijing. Formally in line with Western regulations, this law is a ballistic weapon capable of hitting the US, EU and UK by Andrea Monti – Adjunct Professor of Digital Law at the University of Chieti-Pescara Continue reading “Hong Kong’s national security law is another example of lawfare”
When Big Tech create our legal rights
The EU calls on Apple not to use privacy to justify anti-competitive behaviour. It is not the first time a Big Tech has used human rights to make a profit, nor is it the first time an institution has used human rights for political purposes. by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Strategikon, an Italian Tech Blog Continue reading “When Big Tech create our legal rights”
Even the right to be forgotten has its limitations
The removal of our information from the web requires no public interest to keep it available. So says the Supreme Court by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Wired.it Continue reading “Even the right to be forgotten has its limitations”
Between privacy and security, the challenge of DoH and DNS resolvers
Three large non-EU companies, small European ISPs and volunteer groups offer access to public DNS. Users use them, and encryption protects their connections. It is more difficult to violate privacy but also to intercept internet traffic. Sooner or later, even states will take notice by Andrea Monti – Originally published in Italian on Strategikon, an Italian Tech blog. Continue reading “Between privacy and security, the challenge of DoH and DNS resolvers”