“Guinea pigs”: In Jordan, refugees scan irises to collect aid. But is it ethical?
NAZIH OSSEIRAN, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports that while biometrics and blockchain technology help Syrians access UN cash, rights groups are voicing concern over consent and data use…
“Draconian” moves to control internet in Asia
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation From Cambodia to India and the Philippines, countries in Asia have introduced a slew of internet and data use legislation in recent months, with human rights group warning the measures raise the risk of mass surveillance and free speech violations. More than six nations have launched contact tracing systems during the pandemic – […]