India: Government’s pursuit of new surveillance technology heightens human rights concerns

By Amnesty International

Responding to a report by the Financial Times that India is searching for alternative spyware technology to replace NSO Group’s Pegasus surveillance software, Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, Head of the Security Lab at Amnesty International, said: “It is chilling that instead of respecting human rights and ensuring accountability for those targeted by Pegasus, that the Indian government is […] The post India: Government’s pursuit of new surveillance technology heightens human rights concerns appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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