Law in the Internet Society

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 An additional attempt to apply restrictive measures upon the cyber-surveillance industry stems from ongoing litigation procedures. In recent years, civil organizations and individuals have been bringing lawsuits against both governments and private entities, for violation of privacy and other related laws. Currently, no affirmative judicial decision has yet to be made in this regard.
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<		Another intriguing litigation avenue is being carried out by the private entities themselves of the cyber-surveillance industry. For instance, in October 2019, WhatsApp? Inc. (owned by Facebook Inc.), filed a complaint against NSO Group in California, asserting that its spyware had been used to surveil communications of WhatsApp? users, including attorneys, journalists and human-rights activists.
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>		Another intriguing litigation channel is being carried out by the private entities themselves of the cyber-surveillance industry. For example, in October 2019, WhatsApp? Inc. (owned by Facebook Inc.), filed a complaint against NSO Group in California, asserting that its spyware had been used to surveil communications of WhatsApp? users, including attorneys, journalists and human-rights activists.
 Thus, while currently there is no clear solution for the various acute problems incurred by the private cyber-surveillance industry, these regulatory and litigation efforts may be helpful in raising public awareness and promoting the sorely needed change.


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