Surveillance technology and spyware
Everything filed under themes in our human rights coverage, the 8 reports filed on it so far.
Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target human
A major investigation reveals Moroccan authorities systematically used Pegasus spyware and physical surveillance to monitor activists, journalists...
Georgia uses Russian facial recognition
Georgia's government uses Russian facial recognition technology to identify and fine protesters, chilling dissent and violating international civil...
Ad tech surveillance threatens journalists
Research from CPJ and Harvard's Carr-Ryan Center details how ad tech surveillance endangers journalists. The report provides practical steps to...
Apple Places Spyware Alerts on Lock Screen in 2023
Apple began showing spyware warnings on the Lock Screen and Settings in September 2023, a move that makes alerts harder to miss. The alerts indicate...
Court Upholds R3D's Right to Access Spyware Contracts
The First Collegiate Court of the Thirtieth Circuit rules in favour of R3D, upholding the right to access spyware contracts acquired by the...
Argentina's Surveillance State Expands Under Javier Milei's Administration
Amnesty International reports that Argentina's government has expanded its surveillance capabilities, creating a chilling effect on rights to privacy...
US ICE to Deploy Electric Shock Gloves Amid Concerns Over Safety and Abuse
The US Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking...
Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse, Human Rights Advocates Warn
US Congress members express concern over ICE's use of surveillance technology and access to personal data, raising fears of increased abuse and human...