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11 July 2021
The Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) welcomed the Council of Ministers acceptance of the National Strategy for Digital Transformation which considers open source software to be one of the digital transformation technologies. The strategy also adopts several points which will enable the creation of the infrastructure required for digital transformation, such as open data and open APIs.
Read More20 April 2021
The Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) urges the immediate halt of personal data sharing of vaccinated people with telecommunications companies. Any data transfer must be done out of respect to those who have received or plan to receive the vaccine, and to protect people’s personal data from further abuse by the private sector.
Read More13 April 2021
Since March 15th, Clubhouse users in Jordan have been facing issues while connecting to the app on several networks. Indeed, ISPs are blocking access to the app, this article shows the methods in practice. By Issa Mahasneh.
Read More5 April 2021
As counter-COVID19 measures make remote learning prominent, unprecedented privacy and ethical concerns arise. In several instances things went wrong, though universities and schools can benefit from adopting the right policies and Open Source tools. By Hekmat AbuZahrah.
Read MoreJOSA holds that knowledge should be freely and universally accessible. We also recognise the need to increase the availability of knowledge online in the Arabic language.
Read MoreModern IT infrastructure relies on open source software, that’s a fact. JOSA advocates for its adoption across the local technology sector, and encourages software developers to contribute to open source projects to improve their skills.
Read MoreWe believe that the Internet should remain open and accessible for everyone, with no technical, legal, or physical barriers to devices, network, and content.
Read MoreJOSA pushes for more transparency in government through the release of open government data, improving access to government information, and releasing data and content under an open government license. We believe an open government improves accountability and is a driver to economic growth.
Read MoreJOSA believes that open source hardware can accelerate innovation, give access to manufacturing in low-resource settings, and enable creativity and collaboration.
Read MoreThe Internet should be a safe space for everyone. JOSA believes that awareness of digital safety practices should be widespread, and digital security help should be made available for everyone without discrimination.
Read MoreJOSA believes that information that is personal should be afforded legal and technological protections. Technology should be used for good, and not exploit our data for power and profit. JOSA pushes for legislation that protects users’ data, promotes strong encryption, and limits mass surveillance.
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