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Would you be concerned to know the US government - or any government, for that matter - was listening in on your personal conversations? Would you mind if governments had access to your personal information? Or knew your comings and goings?
As reports emerged that the United States was spying on German chancellor Angela Merkel, a study indicated 39% of polled South Africans wouldn't mind if the US was spying on them.
Mukelani Dimba from the Open Democracy Advice Centre and Murray Hunter from the Right2Know Campaign joined us in studio to speak about the issue.
Part 1: How concerned should we be about government spying? What are the legal frameworks in place for government monitoring?
Murray Hunter points out the US government "throws a wide net" of surveillance; some South Africans fall into that net too. Mukelani Dimba talks us through the legality of government spying. Watch:
Part 2: Why are 39% of South Africans unconcerned with government surveillance?
We were surprised to read a relatively high 39% of polled South Africans said they would be unconcerned with US surveillance in South Africa. Mukelani Dimba says, in a country where so many are dependent on the state, this is unsurprising. Watch why:
Part 3: South Africa is one of 193 countries surveilled by the United States.
The United States is running surveillance on most countries in the world - South Africa included. Our experts give us an indication of why the US is listening in on the world's personal interactions and information. Watch:
Part 4: Are all citizens entitled to access government information?
US citizen Ryan Shapiro is suing the CIA, FBI and NSA for information on its surveillance of Nelson Mandela.
Watch to find out more on Shapiro and to find out if ordinary citizens can request information from their governments...
Part 5: RICA and private information - what's the concern?
How big is Big Brother? That's Murray Hunter's concern when it comes to the RICA process in South Africa.
Murray Hunter explains his concerns around Rica and Mukelani Dimba talks us through practical ways to keep our sensitive information private. Watch:
What do you think of government surveillance and citizens' rights to accessing government information? Let us know in the comments below.
As reports emerged that the United States was spying on German chancellor Angela Merkel, a study indicated 39% of polled South Africans wouldn't mind if the US was spying on them.
Government spying worse in South Africa than in the US http://t.co/DvhJgIVR9A
— HumanIPO (@HumanIPO) June 14, 2013Mukelani Dimba from the Open Democracy Advice Centre and Murray Hunter from the Right2Know Campaign joined us in studio to speak about the issue.
Part 1: How concerned should we be about government spying? What are the legal frameworks in place for government monitoring?
Murray Hunter points out the US government "throws a wide net" of surveillance; some South Africans fall into that net too. Mukelani Dimba talks us through the legality of government spying. Watch:
Part 2: Why are 39% of South Africans unconcerned with government surveillance?
We were surprised to read a relatively high 39% of polled South Africans said they would be unconcerned with US surveillance in South Africa. Mukelani Dimba says, in a country where so many are dependent on the state, this is unsurprising. Watch why:
Part 3: South Africa is one of 193 countries surveilled by the United States.
The United States is running surveillance on most countries in the world - South Africa included. Our experts give us an indication of why the US is listening in on the world's personal interactions and information. Watch:
Part 4: Are all citizens entitled to access government information?
US citizen Ryan Shapiro is suing the CIA, FBI and NSA for information on its surveillance of Nelson Mandela.
FBI releases new #Mandela docs in response to my #FOIA lawsuit: Politically motivated spying &anti-communist paranoia http://t.co/fJheQtPgsX
— Ryan Shapiro (@_rshapiro) July 10, 2014Watch to find out more on Shapiro and to find out if ordinary citizens can request information from their governments...
Part 5: RICA and private information - what's the concern?
How big is Big Brother? That's Murray Hunter's concern when it comes to the RICA process in South Africa.
Rica in South Africa: How big is Big Brother? Below is an analysis by R2K's Murray Hunter. http://t.co/D9pXHvM9F9
— Right2Know (@r2kcampaign) June 13, 2014Murray Hunter explains his concerns around Rica and Mukelani Dimba talks us through practical ways to keep our sensitive information private. Watch:
What do you think of government surveillance and citizens' rights to accessing government information? Let us know in the comments below.
