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Cybersecurity and Cyber Espionage with Ron Deibert

The Herle Burly

CHAPTER

Surveillance, Corruption, and Human Rights

This chapter explores the troubling intersection of government surveillance and organized crime, particularly focusing on how Mexican cartels and high-profile individuals utilize advanced technologies for nefarious purposes. It highlights the ethical dilemmas posed by private companies providing surveillance tools, often misused in personal vendettas, while discussing the alarming consequences for individuals in authoritarian regimes. The narrative also addresses the economic implications of surveillance technology, touching on the broader impacts on international relations and accountability in an unregulated industry.

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