How a Cashless Society Could Embolden Big Brother

Fascinating read by Sarah Jeong about what might happen if we continue to move towards a cashless society: [Wherever] information gathers and flows, two predators follow closely behind it: censorship and surveillance. The case of digital money is no exception. Where money becomes a series of signals, it can be censored; where money becomes information, … Continue reading How a Cashless Society Could Embolden Big Brother

A Personal Transfer: From Shell International to Bits of Freedom

About 4.5 years ago I wrote about me going to work for Shell. Now I am changing employer again. Starting today I will be the director of Bits of Freedom, a Dutch organization focusing on privacy and freedom of communication in the digital age. I've had a wonderful time at Shell: a steep learning curve, … Continue reading A Personal Transfer: From Shell International to Bits of Freedom

Panopticon and Why You Should Care About Your Privacy

Last night I watched the Dutch documentary Panopticon which explores our privacy in the Netherlands. Peter Vlemmix made an excellent film. Do take your time to watch it below or directly on Vimeo: [vimeo http://vimeo.com/52165457] Vlemmix deftly shows that many people in the Netherlands think they have "nothing to hide", while living in a society … Continue reading Panopticon and Why You Should Care About Your Privacy