The Orwell Index

Here's a world map of the state of surveillance based on measures developed by Privacy International. The US takes the cake in terms of "statutory protections and privacy enforcement," where it is the worst ranking country of all. The UK and Russia are also leading "Orwell Index" countries along with India, the Philippines and Malaysia. Canada remains one of the handful of countries that has thus far avoided the Orwellian path.

The full report (via Wired) is here.

Comments

[Wil]

Looks like freedom from surveillance is in Africa and Latin America!!??

[Matt]

I think gray means "no data", so you might do well there... or you might not. Greece is the only country that ranks above 3/5.