The Digital Divide in Iran: Control and Surveillance

From state censorship to monitoring online behavior, the mechanisms and techniques used to suppress dissent and keep citizens in a digital prison are analyzed. The IR infringes upon the freedom and privacy of individuals, creating a constant state of surveillance among the population through espionage tactics like facial recognition. Digitalization in Iran also brings positive aspects, such as access to education and information, and improved networking through social media, especially during the Jin Jiyan Azadî movement, both domestically and internationally.