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Analysis: The Rise of Chinese Surveillance Technology in Africa (Part 4 of 6)

The spread of smart cities is a key area facilitating the spread of Chinese surveillance technology globally. Simply put, the smart city is a computational model of urban planning that purports to optimize operational efficacy and promote economic activity by utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In 2018, the Kenyatta administration in Kenya announced the launch of the National Broadband Strategy, which was designed to advance access to broadband, but also serve as a foundational policy framework to implement smart city technology.
- Anonymity
- Drones & Aerial Surveillance
- Face Surveillance & Biometrics
- International Privacy
- Privacy in Public
- Surveillance Oversight
- Updates
The Rise of Chinese Surveillance Technology in Africa (part 4 of 6)

The spread of smart cities is a key area facilitating the spread of Chinese surveillance technology globally. Simply put, the smart city is a computational model of urban planning that purports to optimize operational efficacy and promote economic activity by utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In 2018, the Kenyatta administration in Kenya announced the launch of the National Broadband Strategy, which was designed to advance access to broadband, but also serve as a foundational policy framework to implement smart city technology.
- Anonymity
- Face Surveillance & Biometrics
- International Privacy
- Privacy in Public
- Surveillance Oversight
- Analysis
Chinese Surveillance Technology and Global Human Rights Webinar Recap
- Anonymity
- Consumer Privacy
- Democracy & Free Speech
- Face Surveillance & Biometrics
- Government Databases
- Intelligence Surveillance
- International Privacy
- International Privacy Laws
- Privacy in Public
- Surveillance Oversight
EPIC Urges Federal Reserve to Prioritize Privacy If Designing a Central Bank Digital Currency
- Anonymity
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Big Data
- Consumer Privacy
- Democracy & Free Speech
- Screening & Scoring
- Updates
The Verge: Crisis Text Line stops sharing conversation data with AI company
- Anonymity
- Big Data
- Communications Privacy
- News
Anonymity
- Anonymity
Two Bills Introduced to Restrict Microtargeting of Political Ads
- Anonymity
- Big Data
- Consumer Privacy
- Updates
PA Supreme Court Says State Can Fire Employee for Facebook Post
- Anonymity
- Consumer Privacy
- Social Media Privacy
- Updates
Poll: Americans Oppose Micro-Targeting in Online Political Ads
- Anonymity
- Updates
Digital Privacy at Issue in Hong Kong Protests
- Anonymity
- Updates

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