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Laws restricting disinformation in Sub-Saharan Africa: impacts of their enforcement on freedom of expression
18 Sep 2023
Laws restricting disinformation in Sub-Saharan Africa: the state of play in 2023
18 Sep 2023
Shaky consensus at the OEWG: where next for UN discussions on state behaviour in cyberspace?
10 Aug 2023
The UN’s Cybercrime Convention: GPD calls for enhanced human rights protections
21 Aug 2023
Inclusive Cyber Norms Toolkit
19 Jul 2023
Trackers
LEXOTA: Laws on Expression Online: Tracker and Analysis

Explore how laws and government actions against disinformation impact freedom of expression across Sub-Saharan African with this interactive tool.
World map of encryption laws and policies

Depending on where you are in the world, the legal status of encryption varies significantly. In some countries, the use of encryption-related technologies is relatively unconstrained; in others, companies and users face significant restrictions.