MUP and BIA illegally hacking phones of activists and journalists
Proven use of spyware and forensic tools contrary to law The use of spyware represents a serious attack on human rights, freedom of expression and privacy of citizens. In Serbia its use is becoming a common practice. A new report by Amnesty International indicates widespread […]
Gender-based digital violence in Serbia: a review of trends
Digital violence against girls and women in Serbia is steadily on the rise, as increasingly disturbing headlines in the media attest. Among the most frequent targets of abusers are female journalists, social activists, politicians, and other prominent women in the public sphere. Additionally, well-known women […]
Summer School: Challenges of regulating the digital environment
The third Digital Rights Summer School was held from 25 to 31 August in Perast, Montenegro, gathering more than 40 journalists, activists and experts in the fields of AI, media, human rights, surveillance, and digital policy. During five days of talks and workshops, numerous issues […]
Non-consensual creation, processing, and distribution of intimate images in the Western Balkans
Legislative and institutional framework Most of the countries covered in the study have still not directly regulated the non-consensual creation, processing and distribution of images and videos, sometimes colloquially referred to as revenge pornography,1 in their Criminal Codes, except Croatia and Slovenia (both members of […]
Apply for the 2024 Digital Rights Summer School!
The applications for the 2024 Digital Rights Summer School in Perast, Montenegro are now open! The School takes place from 25 to 31 August 2024, and this year’s program is designed for enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe, who are passionate about digital rights and eager […]
European Promotion of the SHARE Foundation’s Book on Biometric Surveillance
One of the most comprehensive studies on the use of biometric systems worldwide, the SHARE Foundation’s book “Beyond the Face: Biometrics and Society” was presented on Monday, December 4, in Berlin and on Wednesday, December 6, in Brussels. The promotion brought together the community for […]
Spyware attack attempts on mobile devices of members of civil society discovered
SHARE Foundation warns of the disastrous impact of misuse of technology against the critical public in Serbia On October 30, two members of civil society from Belgrade received an alert from Apple that they were potential targets of state-sponsored technical attacks. Thanks to good cooperation […]
Digital Rights Summer School: Where Is AI Leading Us
The second Digital Rights Summer School was held from July 23rd to 29th in Perast, Montenegro, with more than 50 participants and lecturers coming together to exchange and acquire knowledge about current issues at the intersection of society, technology, and human rights. The Digital Rights […]
Apply for the Digital Rights Summer School
The applications for the 2023 Digital Rights Summer School in Perast, Montenegro are now open! The School takes place from 23 to 29 July, and the program for 2023 is designed for enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe, who are passionate about digital rights and eager […]
What are the provisions of new policing draft laws
The analysis of the new Draft Law on Internal Affairs, the Draft Law on Data Processing and Records in Internal Affairs, as well as the new working draft of Data Protection Impact Assessment, shows that the fundamental issues of the intrusive technology application in Serbia […]