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Reflections and opinions on open source technologies, and all things at the intersection of human rights and technology. Brought to you by JOSA team and volunteer members.
Internet Shutdowns and Blocking of TikTok in Jordan: The Right to Access the Internet should be Preserved
In light of recent events, the Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) emphasizes the right to access the Internet in Jordan, and asks for the removal of any obstacles standing in the way of communication.
16 December 2022
Jordan Open Source Association
Digital Rights
Internet Shutdowns and Blocking of TikTok in Jordan: The Right to Access the Internet should be Preserved
In light of recent events, the Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) emphasizes the right to access the Internet in Jordan, and asks for the removal of any obstacles standing in the way of communication.
16 December 2022
Jordan Open Source Association
Digital Rights
Public cameras/CCTV in Amman
Ever been in a speeding car that was caught by a radar? The cameras that monitor our streets make them safer, but what does that mean for our privacy and rights to protest? This article answers these questions and raises concerns about the laws regarding our rights to privacy, by Yara AlRafie
21 August 2022
Yara AlRafie
Digital Safety
The Digital Footprint of Children: How to Protect Them From Unwanted Online Activity
As the use of the internet is becoming inevitable no matter how old is the user, it is crucial to protect those who might be exploited or exposed to content that is inappropriate to their age. Here are some tips for parents to ensure their children's online safety.
11 August 2022
Mohammad Habashneh
Digital Safety
Bypassing VPN Censorship
VPNs help bypass geo restrictions and has many benefits, yet it may be used for illegal reasons, unfortunately that means that authorities bypass the issue by banning VPNs altogether, which is unfair if our VPN use is not harmful. So how can we bypass the bypass of the bypass?
6 August 2022
Mahabba Akeel
Open Source Software
What is Open Source and Why
If you're following JOSA then knowing what Open Source is and working with FOSS is probably in your programming repertoire, but many others are unaware of the community, this article is a good primer to help your friends learn about Open Source definition and philosophy
1 August 2022
Mahabba Akeel
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