In the current moment, governments may be tempted to funnel scarce public health resources into the use of face recognition to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Public health crises, especially a global pandemic, may require extraordinary measures in favor of… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘COVID-19 and Digital Rights’
Right to Repair in Times of Pandemic
Entropy isn’t just a word, it’s the (second) law (of thermodynamics): the idea that things tend towards chaos and brokenness. That’s why the Right to Repair is so close to our heart: fixing things is nothing less than the embodiment… Read More ›
What You Should Know About Online Tools During the COVID-19 Crisis
A greater portion of the world’s work, organizing, and care-giving is moving onto digital platforms and tools that facilitate connection and productivity: video conferencing, messaging apps, healthcare and educational platforms, and more. It’s important to be aware of the ways… Read More ›
Phishing in the Time of COVID-19: How to Recognize Malicious Coronavirus Phishing Scams
For malicious people, preying on collective fear and misinformation is nothing new. Mentioning national headlines can lend a veneer of credibility to scams. We’ve seen this tactic time and again, so it’s no surprise that COVID-19 themed social media and… Read More ›