On Global Encryption Day, October 21, it is crucial to underline the importance of encrypted communication for press freedom. Encryption is vital for the security and privacy of journalists and their sources as well as the integrity and confidentiality of journalistic communication. End-to-end encryption protects communication from surveillance and interception by third parties so that […]

Strong encryption is a critical technology that helps keep people, their information, and communications private and secure. It underpins online trust, protects members of vulnerable communities, and safeguards the data of governments, businesses, and everyday citizens from criminals and hostile governments. However, some governments and organizations are pushing to weaken encryption, which would create a […]

There’s plenty of talk about the rebirth of local media. But here’s a question that needs more attention: what’s happening with local media outside Western Europe and North America? The answer could be critical to the future of global journalism. The IPI global network of journalists, editors and publishers is keen to find out. With […]

The IPI global network of journalists, editors and executives for independent journalism welcomed the move by King Abdullah of Jordan to pardon those convicted of lèse-majesté, the crime of insulting the king. However, IPI also called on Jordan to repeal the law altogether and so end the chilling effect on journalism of a law often […]