Prime Minister Takaichi recently announced his intention to bring the national intelligence service under his control, which will be modelled on the US CIA. Is this another step towards overcoming the constitutional ban on operating outside Japan’s borders? By Andrea Monti – professor of digital identity, privacy and cybersecurity at the University of Rome-Sapienza – Initially published in Italian by Formiche.net Continue reading “What does Japan’s decision to give the prime minister control over intelligence mean?”
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Personal data: a shape-shifter that changes depending on who uses it
Data can be anonymous in one context and personal in another: the EU Court reaffirms the changing nature of information. Big Tech and authorities will have to assess each case individually by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by La Repubblica – Italian Tech
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Chrome is not Google’s monopoly tool
The antitrust case against Google continues, but in the meantime, the judge in this historic case has “saved” Chrome, which will not have to be sold off. What is up for sale, however, is user data – by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by La Repubblica – Italian Tech Continue reading “Chrome is not Google’s monopoly tool”
The dangers of self-surveillance: the De Martino case and the vulnerability of the “digital home”
The videos stolen from the anchorman’s house are not just a news story: they expose the contradictions of a technological model based on surveillance and the illusion of control by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Italian Tech – La Repubblica Continue reading “The dangers of self-surveillance: the De Martino case and the vulnerability of the “digital home””