Category Archives: Control

David Kaye on the Pegasus Project and why surveillance reform should reach beyond NSO Group and Israel

Posted on August 10, 2021 by David Isenberg

David Kaye on the Pegasus Project and why surveillance reform should reach beyond NSO Group and Israel David Kaye, the former United Nations special rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After 20 years, Pentagon still lacks control over hired guns

Posted on August 8, 2021 by David Isenberg

(Shutterstock/PRESSLAB) private military contractors After 20 years, Pentagon still lacks control over hired guns A new GAO report finds gaping holes in oversight in the military’s unwieldy private security contractor biz.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Firms Need Better Pentagon Oversight, GAO Says

Posted on August 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

Politics Private Security Firms Need Better Pentagon Oversight, GAO Says By Anthony Capaccio July 29, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT Watchdog cites need to avoid repeat of 2007 Iraqi massacre Oversight framework… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD’s Oversight and Use of Private Security Contractors

Posted on August 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

DOD’s Oversight and Use of Private Security Contractors Thursday, July 29, 2021   DOD’s Oversight and Use of Private Security Contractors 00:00 07:12 % buffered 00:00 After the September 11th attacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From the Middle East to China, Pegasus spyware revelations show the spread of hacking as a service

Posted on August 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

Asian Angle by Alessandro Arduino From the Middle East to China, Pegasus spyware revelations show the spread of hacking as a service Canada, the US and Switzerland are among the so-called… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts

Posted on August 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts GAO-21-546 Published: Aug 04, 2021. Publicly Released: Aug 04, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation

Posted on August 2, 2021 by David Isenberg

In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation 23rd July 2021 The assassination of Haiti’s president by a mercenary hit squad demonstrates the destabilizing effects of privatized… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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NSO Group technology facilitates systemic abuse, civil society organizations warn

Posted on July 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

NSO Group technology facilitates systemic abuse, civil society organizations warn International|Impunity 28 July 2021 10 minute read Working Together People protest against the Indian government’s use of Pegasus spyware against journalists,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Joint open letter by civil society organizations & independent experts calling on states to implement moratorium on sale, transfer & use of surveillance technology

Posted on July 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

Joint open letter by civil society organizations & independent experts calling on states to implement moratorium on sale, transfer & use of surveillance technology Photo: Canva Download attachment Read more “Joint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts

Posted on July 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts GAO-21-255 Published: Jul 29, 2021. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations Full Report GAO Contacts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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