Russian Instagram user faces jail for using the platform Facebook and Instagram are banned in Russia. ➡
Canada’s CBC considers ending objectivity for minority journalists, report says As if CBC reporters are objective anyway. ➡
UK lawmakers want to block PayPal from shutting down accounts over political ideology PayPal is closing accounts for what it believes is “misinformation.” ➡
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says “disinformation” should be controlled like “weapons of old,” guns, nukes Calling on world governments. ➡
UK broadcasters and streamers challenge the monarchy over access to Queen’s mourning period footage The rights to retain and use footage. ➡
Report: Germany has charged or punished over 1,000 people for “online speech-related crimes” since 2018 Dedicated units are seizing citizens’ devices and scouring social media for “insults.” ➡
New Zealand expands surveillance network that was used to hunt down three Covid-positive women Rolling out across more regions. ➡
Media cartel bill accused of enabling more censorship Allowing media outlets to form stronger alliances with Big Tech. ➡