Papers by Akram Almatarneh
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences, 2020
The article considers the legality of mass surveillance and protection of personal data in the co... more The article considers the legality of mass surveillance and protection of personal data in the context of the international human rights law and the right to respect for private life. Special attention is paid to the protection of data on the Internet, where the personal data of billions of people are stored. The author emphasizes that mass surveillance and technology that allows the storage and processing of the data of millions of people pose a serious threat to the right to privacy guaranteed by Article 8 of the ECHR of 1950. Few companies comply with the human rights principles in their operations by providing user data in response to requests from public services. In this regard, States must prove that any interference with the personal integrity of an individual is necessary and proportionate to address a particular security threat. Mandatory data storage, where telephone companies and Internet service providers are required to store metadata about their users’ communications ...
Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, Nov 13, 2023
Background: Myocardial viability (VIA) prevalence in post myocardial infarction (MI) patients (pt... more Background: Myocardial viability (VIA) prevalence in post myocardial infarction (MI) patients (pts) in association with angina (ANG) or not has not been prospectively evaluated. Methods and Findings: Fifty-five post-MI pts with reduced ejection fraction (EF≤40%) underwent stress thallium-201 scintigraphy (Tl-201) viability (VIA) evaluation. ANG at exercise-treadmill-test (ETT) (Borg scale) and at everyday-life (Canadian Cardiovascular Society-CCS) classification was recorded. Groups VIA (29 pts-53%) vs non-VIA respectively had similar EF (31 ± 7)% vs (33 ± 8)% (NS), higher diseased vessels number 2.8 ± 1.6 vs 1.9 ± 1.3 (p=0.02), CCS 1.7 ± 0.8 vs 1.3 ± 0.6 (p<0.05), CCS≥2 71% vs 41% (p<0.03). Five pts from each group reported ETT ANG (17% vs 21%-NS), with Borg scale 7.7 ± 3.0 vs 7.2 ± 2.4 (NS). CCS≥2 was associated with greater 201 Tl reversibility indices within stress defect (p<0.04) or total myocardial mass reversibility (p<0.02). Binary logistics analysis associated VIA positively with number of diseased vessels and negatively with smoking, while CCS≥2 ANG positively with number of diseased vessels. The main limitation is the relatively small number of pts. Conclusions: Viability, while not significantly correlated to ETT angina, was positively associated only with more frequent everyday-life (CCS) angina. Clinically, in ischemic cardiomyopathy VIA evaluation is indicated, regardless of ANG.
Traditional contracts are being replaced in an increasing number of instances by smart contracts ... more Traditional contracts are being replaced in an increasing number of instances by smart contracts that is, “decentralized agreements built in computer code and stored on a blockchain”, which are able to automatically execute the terms within the contract and control the relations between parties so that no further “explicit but redundant” negotiations are needed. This paper assesses current and evolving concerns regarding the adoption of blockchain technology in the areas of financial services, and corporate and public governance. The author evaluates the risks and benefits of the utilization of smart contracts and assesses their suitability (in terms of transparency, accountability, responsibility and fairness) for use in the public services’ “space”. It concludes that while the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, great care should be exercised in terms of design and use because this is still a developing area in terms of both the technology itself and the regulatory environment.
American Research Journal of Business management, 2017
This paper examines UAE's smart card project, which was introduced as part of the country's e-gov... more This paper examines UAE's smart card project, which was introduced as part of the country's e-government. An attempt will be made to examine the impacts of the project on individual privacy. The project was selected as a case study for several reasons. First, the national smart card is the largest e-government project to be implemented by the UAE government. Second, the government agencies involved in this project possess the largest amount of personal information concerning the country's citizens (national and/or expats). The government agencies participating in the project include, but not limited to: Roads and Transports Authority (RTA), Immigration Departments, Health Department and Central bank of the Emirates. The individuals who are the subject of this project are unaware of how the smart card works. They also do not know how the technology will be used to collect, store, access, and transfer their personal information. Therefore, the next section firstly examines the specifications (types) of the smart card technology and addresses the privacy implications of this technology. The next part contains some examples of how smart card technology could affect individual privacy in UAE.
Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Mar 25, 2014
Introduction-During the past few years, the Jordanian economy has been transformed. Economic refo... more Introduction-During the past few years, the Jordanian economy has been transformed. Economic reform in Jordan covered several areas, including the deregulation of business sectors, the privatisation of public services, and the elimination of trade barriers. These reforms may be interlocked. For example, the rapid development of ICTs made it necessary for the telecommunications sector in Jordan to become the first public enterprise to be privatised. Currently, this sector provides customers with variety of services and products that were unavailable to them before the start of privatisation process.
Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology, Jun 30, 2011
Background to the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC………... 354 8.3 The Scope of the EU Data Pr... more Background to the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC………... 354 8.3 The Scope of the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC………….. 357 8.3.1 Article 25 and the requirement for 'adequacy'………………………… 364 8.3.2 Article 26 and exemption from the 'adequacy' requirement…………... 366 8.3.3 Article 29 and the 'Working Party'…………………………………… 369 8.4 The USE .U Safe Harbour Principals…………………………………… 375 8.4.1 Background…………………………………………………………….. 375 8.4.2 The Safe Harbour Principles…………………………………………... 8.4.3 The Proposal for a Jordan-EU 'Safe Harbour' agreement…………….
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