The landscape of international law is on the cusp of change with the introduction of the UN Cybercrime Convention. Intended as a global framework to combat the ever-increasing threat of cybercrime, the Convention has become a lightning rod for concern among human rights organizations. A central
The United Nations Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has recently voiced his deep concerns over the adoption of the "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence" by the Parliament of Georgia. This contentious piece of legislation requires organizations that receive more than 20 percent of their funding
Microsoft's New Stance on Facial Recognition With pressing ethical questions and societal concerns looming over facial recognition technology, Microsoft has made a bold move to limit its use. Specifically, Microsoft has updated the terms of its Azure OpenAI Service to distinctly prohibit the usage
In a significant move to bolster the stability of the American banking system, the US government has announced a set of measures to ensure that all clients of the recently collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will regain full access to their deposits starting on Monday. This step is designed to
Germany signals a considerable shift toward championing transgender rights with the enactment of groundbreaking legislation set to take effect in August 2024. It is critical to scrutinize the law's details to understand its reach and the extent to which it represents true progress for transgender
Efforts to establish a UN Cybercrime Treaty have catalyzed a significant global discussion on how to effectively address cybersecurity while respecting human rights. This treaty seeks to offer a cohesive strategy to counter cyber threats, yet faces the challenge of aligning international security
