Institute for Technology and Society

The Importance of Digital Literacy

What is Digital Literacy and why it is important? In today’s interconnected world, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill that empowers individuals to navigate, understand, and effectively utilize digital technologies. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, from basic skills such as using computers and mobile devices to more advanced abilities like critically evaluating …

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Call for Proposals: Podcast Production for Digital Society Series

Reference: ITS/CDF-HR/010/2024 The Institute for Technology and Society (ITS) invites proposals for producing a series of podcasts focused on raising awareness about critical digital themes. This initiative aims to educate the public on their digital rights and the steps they can take to protect them, fostering a more informed and empowered society in the digital …

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ITS – Terms of Reference: Digital Rights Expert

The Institute for Technology and Society (ITS), alongside the Community Development Fund (CDF) under the Human Rightivism project, is proud to announce the commencement of our activity “Monitoring Digital Rights and Data Compliance”. We are currently inviting experts to apply for a pivotal role as a Digital Rights Expert. As part of our ongoing efforts to …

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ITS – Terms of Reference: Data Protection Expert

The Institute for Technology and Society (ITS), alongside the Community Development Fund (CDF) under the Human Rightivism project, is proud to announce the commencement of our activity “Monitoring Digital Rights and Data Compliance”. We are currently inviting experts to apply for a pivotal role as a Data Protection Expert. As part of our ongoing efforts …

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10 Këshilla për Mbrojtjen e të Dhënave për Gazetar

Jemi të lumtur të njoftojmë për publikimin e një udhëzuesi të ri mbi “Mbrojtjen e të Dhënave për Gazetarë”.Ky burim i ofron gazetarëve 10 Këshilla kyçe për të lundruar në peizazhin kompleks të mbrojtjes së të dhënave, ku përfshihen këshilla ligjore dhe etike se di duhet trajtuar të dhënat personale në mënyrë të përgjegjshme. Falënderime …

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Facebook Hit with 1.2 Billion Euro Penalty by Irish DPA

Facebook Hit with 1.2 Billion Euro Penalty by Irish Data Protection Authority Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has been slapped with a record 1.2 billion euro fine by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) due to its mishandling of personal data transfers to the U.S through its Facebook service. The European Data Protection …

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Samsung’s Use of ChatGPT Backfires, Raises Data Privacy Concerns

Samsung workers have inadvertently leaked confidential information by using ChatGPT, an AI language model created by OpenAI, to help them with tasks. The company permitted engineers at its semiconductor division to use ChatGPT to address problems with their source code. However, the workers inputted sensitive data, such as internal meeting notes, the source code for …

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