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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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