Regione Lazio, a ransomware and the Italian public policy about digital technology

The ransomware that hit the Regione Lazio infrastructure exposes once again the decades-old problem of the Italian public policy on technology. There has been a time when the Country had the chance to decide for the best. It did not by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Strategikon – an Italian Tech Blog. Continue reading “Regione Lazio, a ransomware and the Italian public policy about digital technology”

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”

Cybersecurity’s Decree Law 82/2021: how it is (and how it can be improved)

The Parliamentary procedure to confirm the decree-law establishing the Agency for Cybersecurity also intervenes in broader areas. It is an opportunity to establish a legal definition of national interests and security. The analysis of Andrea Monti, Professor of Digital Law, University of Chieti-Pescara – Initially published in Italian by Formiche.net Continue reading “Cybersecurity’s Decree Law 82/2021: how it is (and how it can be improved)”