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The recent turn of events and development has more than ever, highlighted the underlying problem of digital rights and data protection, in the African digital and tech ecosystem.
While the pandemic has pronounced the need for African countries to adopt certain digital technologies in carrying out surveillance functions, amongst which are contact tracing and collaborations with telecommunication companies, there is little or no comprehensive data protection and privacy law that protects and checks the excesses of this technology in intruding in citizen’s privacy.
Consequently, this weak regulation has allowed governments in Africa to leverage this to clamp down on citizens’ digital rights and exploit the privacy rights of individuals, civil societies, pressure groups and the media.
Produced by Paradigm Initiative and Up In The Sky Films, Focus explores the fundamental challenges of digital rights in Africa. It spotlights the urgent need for human rights and internet freedoms in the African continent.
Mark, a young, promising Congolese tech professional, gets caught up in the web of the repressive world around him. Being nonchalant, he falls victim to digital and data intrusion and Police brutality. Will he survive the nightmare before him?
Based on true events as curated from people’s experiences, the movie documents the series of youth-led civil agitations, protests for absolute online freedom and violation of rights such as; enacting repressive laws, Police brutality, illegal arrest and killings of bloggers and citizens, internet disruptions, and illegal surveillance.
Set in Congo, the short film advocates for respect for digital rights, and legal frameworks that promote individuals’ online privacy and data protection. It clamps down on the threat posed by total surveillance and calls for legislation that forbids data intrusion.
The short film, in summary
- Focus tells the story of the violation of digital rights, data privacy and inclusion in Africa.
- It is a 24-minute short film drawn from Paradigm Initiative’s 2020 annual digital rights and inclusion report dubbed Londa. The report depicts the state of digital rights and inclusion in twenty African countries.
- The short film is an exploratory way used by PIN to best impact the society through storytelling while spotlighting key issues plaguing the digital rights and inclusion ecosystems.
- It is FREE to watch.
- Focus is a co-production of Paradigm Initiative and Up In The Sky Films.
- The short film has backing from The Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United States Department of States and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa.
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Established in 2009, Paradigm Initiative is a Nigeria-based pan-African social enterprise working to advance digital rights and inclusion and empower youths with life-changing digital, life and business skills in Africa. Focus is a co-production of Paradigm Initiative and Up In The Sky Films with backing from The Kingdom of the Netherlands, United States Department of States and Open Society Initiative for West Africa.
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Imagine a phone so secure that every call you receive is fully encrypted and safe from eavesdroppers. That is the Blackphone PRIVY 2.0.
BlackPhone PRIVY 2.0 brief specs
- OS: modified Android OS
- Release Date: October 2021
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
- Display: 6.53-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
- Processor: MediaTek MT6771
- Selfie Camera: 25 MP
- Rear camera: 48 MP triple
- RAM: 4 GB
- ROM: 128 GB
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- BlackPhone PRIVY 2.0 specs Is the PRIVY 2 a 4G phone? Is the PRIVY 2’s battery removable? Is the PRIVY 2 good for gaming? Does iBlackPhone PRIVY 2 support OTG? How much is BlackPhone PRIVY 2? Does BlackPhone PRIVY 2 have Google Play Store? Where to purchase the Blackphone PRIVY 2.0 in Australia Will BlackPhone PRIVY 2 work in the USA?
BlackPhone PRIVY 2.0 specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands : No
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : heavily modified version of the Android OS
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 161.8 x 76.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight : g
- Display : 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
- Colours : Black.
- Physical Build :
Internal Hardware Specs
- CPU/ Processor : 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset : MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60
- GPU/ Graphics Processing Unit : ARM Mali-G72 900MHz
- RAM : 4 GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM : No.
- Internal Storage : 128 GB
- External Storage : microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 48 MP main sensor + 8 MP + 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 25 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Blaster : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4500 mAh
- Battery Charging : 33W fast charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : October 2021
- Release Date : October 2021
BlackPhone PRIVY 2.0 Prices by Country
- USA : from $799
- United Kingdom : from £650
- Germany : from €
- Switzerland : from Swiss Franc CHF
- Australia : from AU$1,140 (rough conversion)
- South Africa : from ZAR
- Nigeria : from ₦
- Egypt : from EGP
- UAE : from
- India : from ₹ 53,000
- Kenya : from Ksh.
- Ghana : from GH₵
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is the PRIVY 2 a 4G phone?
The PRIVY 2.0 supports 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE wireless networks.
Is the PRIVY 2’s battery removable?
No; the 4500mAh battery is not removable.
Is the PRIVY 2 good for gaming?
The MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset is a mid-range processor, and handles many games well, at lower graphics settings.
How much is BlackPhone PRIVY 2?
The price of the PRIVY 2.0 starts from £650 and goes all the way up to £2,000 in the UK.
Does BlackPhone PRIVY 2 have Google Play Store?
It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Where to purchase the Blackphone PRIVY 2.0 in Australia
You can purchase the PRIVY 2.0 from Encrypted OS , a website that sells encrypted devices and services. The website provides free shipping worldwide.
Will BlackPhone PRIVY 2 work in the USA?
This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.
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