In the digital age of growing government and corporate
surveillance all across the world, the Internet remains a crucial medium of
everyday life. E-mail, social networks, digital media and seemingly unlimited
data allow us to connect with the people and things we love whenever we want. Through the internet we can all be publishers and the world
can be our audience, and our personal information has never been more valuable.
At the same time, our privacy and anonymity are
increasingly coming under attack. Our personal data and information have never
been more sought after by both states and corporations, and human rights groups are
often the primary targets (as was recognised in this recent landmark UN report).
