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Using WhatsApp Proxy Servers During Internet Blackouts

Tech Soup

According to a 2022 report by Cloudflare , Internet shutdowns are on the rise as a key way for governments to stop the flow of information, censor citizens, and stifle political opposition.

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Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Apply now

Charity Village

Would funding for an internet project benefit your community? In today’s world, fast, […] The post Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Apply now appeared first on CharityVillage. Are you working in the nonprofit sector and concerned about the digital divide in Canada? More than $1,000,000 in funding is available!

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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Government. GrantScape is a database of current grant opportunities offered by foundations and federal, state, and local governments. Fueled by a strong passion for the Internet, Heather spends her days (and some nights) helping nonprofits, charities, and NGOs worldwide utilize the internet as a tool for social good.

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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). This is a global crime demanding a collective global response.

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Prioritizing an Inclusive Customer Experience in Government

Forum One

Late last year a new Executive Order focused attention on what many government agencies already strive to do: provide an efficient, reliable customer experience (CX) to citizens accessing government services like passports, social security, and small business loans. Not part of a government agency? 3) Leverage customer data.

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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. Web3 draws its name as the third iteration of the internet. What is the Metaverse?

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Internet Governance

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I attended the Internet governance panel this morning (lest you think that Davos is all play and no work). Botnets (infected PCs under the control of bad guys) represent over 10% of the PCs connected to the Internet. Just a few snapshots: John Markoff did an effective job of telling us how bad things are.