Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Tunisian Man Sentenced to Death for Facebook Posts Critical of President Kais Saied
A mock page name and a few satirical posts are now grounds for death in the Tunisia that once promised free speech.
Discord Support Data Breach Exposes User IDs, Personal Data
A vendor breach exposing IDs and more is a reminder of the irreversible risks of linking real-world identity to online access.
Australia’s “eSafety” Commissioner Holds 2,600+ Records Tracking Christian Media Outlet
The regulator’s refusal to hand over data highlights how a surveillance system built to monitor online speech now doubles as a barrier to public accountability.
New York Imposes Law Forcing Social Media to Justify Speech Policies to State Authorities
State power over online speech is colliding with private editorial control in a test case that could redraw the boundary between transparency and compelled speech.
X Challenges Indian Court Ruling Upholding Censorship Takedown Portal
X says Sahyog lets the government scrub the internet without ever stepping into a courtroom.
Afghanistan Reconnected After 48-Hour Taliban Internet Blackout
Taliban enforced nationwide blackout in Afghanistan, halting internet, mobile access, banking, and digital infrastructure.
Imgur Withdraws from UK Following Regulator Age Verification Compliance Probe
For now, a platform built on anonymity walks away rather than build ID checkpoints.
Report: EU to Charge Meta Under Censorship Law for Failing to Remove “Harmful” Content
Meta faces EU charges under the Digital Services Act over Facebook and Instagram content censorship failures.
Swiss Man Chooses Jail Over Fine After Conviction for LGBT Comments Online
He’d rather sit in a cell than let the state fine his beliefs.
Canada To Revive Online Censorship Targeting “Harmful” Content, “Hate” Speech, and Deepfakes
The skeleton of Bill C-36 has returned, dressed in new language but haunted by the same instincts.
Trump Administration Probes Banks Over Alleged Political and Religious Debanking Practices
Banks are now being forced to explain why ideology ever factored into who got to keep a checking account.
YouTube Expands AI Age Checks, Users Face ID Verification
YouTube’s algorithmic surveillance push now forces millions to gamble between privacy and access.