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Academic research unit at @UofT investigating novel threats to democracy, human rights, and global security in the digital ecosystem.

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Notre rapport (avec @cippic) sur la Loi sur le CST et le projet de loi C-59 a été soumis au Comité permanent de la sécurité publique et nationale en décembre. Le comité nous a informé qu’une version française sera traduite et disponible à la fin du mois: t.co/AdzoJFgRUw
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Our report (with @cippic) on the proposed CSE Act and Bill #C59 was submitted to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in December. They’ve informed us that a translated French version will be available at the end of the month: t.co/oybAo3nGSl
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As digital threats against journalists and their sources evolve, so too must the digital security curriculum j-schools provide their students. Read our overview of the existing landscape: t.co/gO9ESOWgtn
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When we revealed egregious hacking attempts made against Ethiopian dissidents last month, we identified a myriad of legal considerations. Now it’s time to dissect the questionable practices and foreseeable misuse at the heart of the spyware trade t.co/TOzEKrAlSA
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One of our first reports from 2017 revealed how Egyptian NGOs were targeted with a large-scale phishing campaign, illustrating an unprecedented crackdown on Egypt's civil society t.co/QrrDvX80Ja #TBT #NilePhish
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From dating apps and fitness trackers to telecom companies and the federal government, your personal data is collected and stored by countless devices and organizations. You have a right to see what this information is. Learn how to request access: t.co/rtrllUdD7n
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Enjoying your new digital devices during the holidays? Make sure to check out Security Planner! It gives you hints on how to make your online experience more secure: t.co/OiW5puOakZ
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Crucial thread on how Bill #C59 could alter @cse_cst mandate and have tangible and important implications for all Canadians: t.co/S85Y2CXBrN
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Tune in to @CTVNews today at 1:15 pm EST to see @lex_is discuss our recent report on Bill C-59 and our recommendations to constrain the CSE’s ability to engage in activities that are abusive, unconstitutional, or in violation of int'l human rights norms t.co/xn7qp9vagc
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“We have seen internet disruptions in Ethiopia serve as canaries in the mine of state violence in the past” - @Mose_Karanja t.co/czmq7gOQ4D
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If you're at #IGF2017 next week, make sure to say hi to @irenepoet! And if you're unable to make it, you can still attend the events via remote participation. More information: t.co/z5AsZXBYVW
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At 8:30 EST, @billmarczak will be joining @TheCurrentCBC to discuss how government-exclusive spyware is often misused against a country’s own citizens
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Very excited to launch @SecPlanner: advice from the world's leading experts in digital safety. Answer a short survey about your devices and online habits, and we recommend easy and accessible steps you can take to instantly improve your digital security t.co/pJvjFMy2aw t.co/h9KYhrHFeI
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Representative Alan Lowenthal (@RepLowenthal) cites Citizen Lab research in demanding that Mexico be held to account for spyware attacks against journalists, human rights defenders, and-- in one case-- a minor #GobiernoEspia t.co/aiEFEAq5Pw
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#TBT Security audits of Korean Child Monitoring apps show developers and vendors need to be more proactive and responsible when it comes to user security t.co/oyjAy6hxXx
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The Citizen Lab @citizenlab · ↗ 🔏
የኢትዮጵያ መንግስት ተቃዋሚዎች(@Jawar_Mohammedን ጨምሮ)እንዴት የየስለላ ሶፍትዌር ጥቃት እንደተደረገባቸው የሚያሳየውን የ@CitizenLab አዲስ ሪፖርት ያንብቡ፡፡ t.co/QPWnKCQH7o
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“It was out of the university that the Internet was born,” @RonDeibert says. “If anyone is going to save it, it will be the university.” #GlobalThinkers2017 t.co/NzszwQGTSu
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Great work by @EngageMedia on digital security issues facing journalists in Indonesia and the Philippines t.co/P3LRpvlJoU
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"As more governments develop an appetite for these products and services, we expect to uncover more troubling cases such as these." Read an analysis of the legal issues behind our latest report on Ethiopian abuse of Cyberbit spyware: t.co/TOzEKriL12
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