Keywords: Digital Privacy


US tightens visa policy with demand for public social media access

The United States has introduced a new visa requirement mandating that all foreign student applicants make their social media profiles publicly accessible. This measure applies to F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa categories and is already in effect. In an announcement made via X, the US Embassy in Morocco......

Samsung's hidden surveillance app raises alarms across MENA region

Social Media Exchange (SMEX), a nonprofit advocating for digital rights in West Asia and North Africa, has raised concerns about a surveillance threat posed by Israeli-linked software pre-installed on Samsung smartphones across the MENA region. Pre-installed app collects user data without consent SMEX......

Morocco updates cybercrime laws to enhance citizen protection and privacy

In response to the increasing threat of cybercrime, Morocco is revising its legal framework to bolster the protection of its citizens and uphold their privacy rights. The initiative, led by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi, includes implementing robust measures to combat cyber threats while ratifying......

Macron Defends Citizenship for Telegram CEO Amid Controversy

French President Emmanuel Macron has staunchly defended the decision to grant fast-track citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, despite the latter's legal troubles. Speaking during a news conference in Serbia, Macron asserted that welcoming high-profile individuals who contribute to the nation......

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained in Paris: Messaging App Under Scrutiny

In a significant development for the tech world, Pavel Durov, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget Airport near Paris. The detention, executed by a coordinated team of French law enforcement agencies, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over digital privacy......