Government surveillance is often portrayed as secretive, illegal, or shadowy. In reality, much of modern state surveillance is legal, regulated, and openly authorized by law—even in democratic societies. The real concern is not whether governments spy, but how, why, and where the legal boundaries lie. This article explains how governments spy legally, the laws that […]
Many people assume that once data is deleted, it is gone forever. In reality, deletion is often an illusion. Whether it is a deleted email, wiped hard drive, erased phone message, or removed database record, deleted data can often be recovered—sometimes fully, sometimes partially, and sometimes long after users believe it is gone. Understanding how […]
In the 21st century, a new form of extraction has emerged one that relies not on land, minerals, or labor, but on data. For Africa, a continent with more than 1.4 billion people generating innumerable digital imprints daily, the question arises: Is Africa’s data being exploited? This phenomenon, commonly referred to as data colonialism or […]
Technology giants including the likes of Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Apple, and Microsoft, power the everyday lives of millions of Americans. These companies offer free services that millions rely on for communication, work, commerce, and entertainment. Yet despite the value they deliver, a persistent and profound trust deficit remains between consumers and Big Tech […]