The Future of Freedom of Expression

As of August 2023, major social media platforms must fully comply with the EU regulation on digital services. This requires all "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) to quickly remove illegal content, hate speech, and so-called disinformation from their platforms. Let's examine the impacts on the right to freedom of expression and privacy.

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Children and Adolescents Have Never Known a World Without Data Sharing

They do not know a world without the internet and have a bewildering array of digital media for entertainment, engagement, connection, and communication. Online games, streaming media, and social media offer countless opportunities to create, collaborate, inspire, and connect. There are some PRVCY tips to help you navigate this new landscape when raising children with technology.

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e-SIM and Data Privacy: Convenience or Data Protection?

While e-SIM technology is revolutionizing mobile connectivity, the debate about its impact on data privacy is intensifying. Does the convenience of e-SIMs compromise our data security, or are they the shield for our personal information in the future? Explore the fine balance between modern convenience and data privacy in this insightful article.

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The Surveillance of Utility Companies: Smart Water and Electricity Meters

In today's rapidly evolving world, technology is changing the way we live, work, and interact with our environment. This transformation also extends to how we manage our resources, especially when it comes to utilities like water and electricity. Smart water and electricity meters are at the forefront of this surveillance revolution, offering numerous benefits in data collection for utility companies. In this blog post, we explore the exciting world of smart meters and discuss their features, advantages, and potential to shape the future of utility monitoring.

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User Experience: The Heart of Our Digital Behavior and Mood

User Experience, often abbreviated as UX, is a central aspect of design and product development. It encompasses the overall feeling, satisfaction, and usability that a person experiences when interacting with a product, system, or service. User Experience Design is not just about aesthetics, but about designing products and services to be functional, pleasant, and efficient for users. In this blog post, we explore what User Experience is and why it is so important.

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Cyber Espionage: What You Need to Know

Cyber espionage is developing and spreading on a national and international level, often trying to remain undetected throughout the entire attack cycle. The perpetrators can take extraordinary measures to obscure their identity, their goals, and their plan of action. Can you become a target? The answer is yes. Find out why.

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Virtual Reality: The Good, the Bad

Virtual reality has captivated millions of people worldwide. Although it has some advantages, it is important to also discuss the possible negative effects on our health and our brain. In this blog post, we explore the bright and dark sides of virtual reality and discuss what impact it can have on our well-being.

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Are We All Script Kiddies?

I believe that a script kiddie is a person who knows how to research easily available tools to control computer systems, networks, or websites - perhaps with malicious intentions, but mainly to protect themselves. The most important thing: what is more of a hacking style than using a flip phone to secretly communicate with like-minded individuals? Think about how many of us accomplish everyday tasks using technological aids. These tools serve us as shortcuts, just like the scripts used by those criticized in the hacker community as script kiddies.

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