Press Release : Center for Digital Society

[PRESS RELEASE] “Sovereignty and Gender in Cyberspace” | Reflection Session 2

12/09/2021

Zoom, September 1, 2021 – As part of efforts to increase capacity in cybersecurity, the Center for Digital Society, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Data Research Center, Campus Fryslan, University of Groningen, […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Indonesian Digital Skills: Smartphone but (Not So) Smart Users? | DIGITAL EXPERT TALKS #2

18/08/2021

Google Meet, 30 July 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the acceleration of digital transformation in various sectors. Various digital-based services are here to meet the needs and make it easier for users. However, the convenience and convenience that […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Does AI Violate Human Rights? | Difussion #56

09/08/2021

Yogyakarta, June 23rd, 2021 – Proliferated development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the world caused alarming concerns in human rights. Questions on privacy and data ownership, for instance, have been a timely debate that is interesting to discuss. In this […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Discussing Freedom of Expression on Internet: Study Comparison in Indonesia and USA | Difussion #54

Google Meet, July 2nd, 2021 — The existence of the internet has lots of beneficial impacts. Freedom of Speech and Expression on various issues is a part of the internet’s advantage. However, every country has its own threshold about these […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Buzzer: How Does It Affect Society’s Psychology?| Difussion #53

Google Meet, June 15th, 2021 – The presence of a buzzer is no longer a new thing in social media. The buzzer, used initially as a marketing strategy, is now changing its function as a political strategy used by movements, […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Electronic Law Traffic Enforcement (E-LTE): The New Law Enforcement Action or Breach of Privacy? | Difussion #52

Yogyakarta, May 31st, 2021 — Electronic Law Traffic Enforcement or e-LTE is National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo’s program to overcome traffic violations in Indonesia. However, e-LTE as a solution and innovation triggers pros and cons, particularly from the viewpoint […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Active Call for Government Criticism: Sincere or Trick? | Difussion #51

06/08/2021

Yogyakarta, May 27th, 2021 – Earlier, President Jokowi had issued a statement to invite the Indonesian people to be more active in criticizing the Government. The invitation aims to improve the Government’s performance. However, there is a contradiction in this […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Social Media: A New Space for Sexual Harassment, What Should Citizens Do? | Difussion #48

Yogyakarta, April 20th, 2021 – The use of the internet inclusive of all users will directly impact increasing the equal right to access information. In line with that, the massive use of internet technology encourages women and other marginalized groups […]

[Press Release] Reflection Session 1 Tailor-Made Training+ (TMT+) Orange Knowledge Programme by CfDS UGM & Data Research Centre (DRC) University of Groningen/Campus Fryslân

02/06/2021

A joint higher education course on cybersecurity by Center for Digital Society (CfDS) UGM and Data Research Centre (DRC), Campus Fryslân/University of Groningen called Tailor-Made Training+ (TMT+) Orange Knowledge Programme on the theme “Enhancing Higher Education Capacity for an Inter-disciplinary […]

[PRESS RELEASE] | Social Media: A New Space for Sexual Harassment, What Should Citizens Do?

05/05/2021

Yogyakarta, April 20, 2021 – The use of the internet that is inclusive of all users will directly impact the equal right to information. In line with that, the massive use of internet technology encourages women and other marginalized groups […]