Written by Grace Huang. The Judicial Reform Foundation of Taiwan is leading the development of a Digital Bill of Rights to protect people’s rights in an era of increasing surveillance and data exploitation. This Bill comprises ten articles addressing various aspects of digital rights and governance, aiming to empower citizens, regulate AI and data usage, and ensure democratic values remain central in shaping our digital future.
Written by Charles Mok and Dr Kenny Huang. This article examines Taiwan’s critical reliance on its undersea cable system for digital resilience in the face of potential blockades and disruptions. It emphasises the need for Taiwan to enhance its strategy by expanding partnerships to position itself as a regional “transfer station” for digital traffic while fostering investment and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen its connectivity infrastructure.
Written by Yachi Chiang. The article discusses the critical role of submarine cables in Taiwan’s connectivity and the legal challenges in protecting them. It highlights the need for stronger legal frameworks both internationally and domestically to ensure the security and resilience of these vital infrastructures.
Written by Dung-Shiu Yu. The Bluebird Movement in Taiwan, protesting against legislative reforms, has gained international attention. This article highlights a powerful display of intergenerational support and grassroots activism, the “grandparents’ topping-up participation.”
Written by Sam Robbins. Recent data breaches in Taiwan have also highlighted the difficulty of increasing Taiwan’s overall cybersecurity. In December, Legislator Chiu Hsien-Chih revealed that the personal data of over 23 million Taiwanese people (effectively the entire population of Taiwan) had been leaked online. This data seems to have come from Taiwan’s household registration system. When the leak was first revealed in October, Taiwan’s interior ministry denied any wrongdoing or that the data came from their database. After investigation, the ministry claimed they could find no record of any breaches or anomalies in their system.
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