When the Web Goes Dark: State Control & the Internet

Autocrats around the world are manipulating access to the internet as a means of state control, especially in the face of protests and dissent. From Myanmar to Venezuela to Iran, we’ve seen a rise in blackouts cutting off critical channels of communication, an increasingly dangerous prospect in the middle of a pandemic. This public program will feature experts in human rights, technology, and cyber access to understand the implications of blocking freedom of information, and what can be done about it.

Speakers

• Felicia Anthonio, Campaigner, Access Now
• Shayna Bauchner, Researcher, Asia Division, Human Rights Watch
• Sophie Schmidt, Founder & CEO, Rest of World
• Adrian Shahbaz, Director, Technology and Democracy, Freedom House
• Vivian Schiller, Executive Director, Aspen Digital