Didi Rankovic
Didi Rankovic is an experienced online journalist, editor, and translator, with a career spanning over ten years writing for major a English-language website in Serbia, and previously working as translator for international organizations and peacekeepers in the Balkans. Rankovic is passionate about free and open source tech and is a head contributor for Reclaim The Net, focusing on lead stories. [email protected]
UK’s Online Censorship Law Drives Small Websites to Shut Down
The UK’s Online Safety Act forces small sites like Microcosm to shut down, citing disproportionate liability and risk under the new law.
UK’s Ofcom Leads Global Push for Online Censorship in 2025
Ofcom leads efforts to expand global online regulation, raising concerns over cross-border censorship and increased regulatory power.
UK’s Online “Safety” Act Enforced: Ofcom Pushes for Increased Platform Censorship and Encryption Backdoors
Mandated backdoors threaten the integrity of private communications, raising alarms over individual rights and digital security.
Senators Rush to Pass Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Face Criticism Over Censorship and Age Verification Issues
Opponents warn of censorship, age verification risks, and potential threats to free speech and data privacy.
UN General Assembly to Adopt Controversial Cybercrime Treaty, Ignoring Privacy and Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn the Cybercrime Treaty could empower governments to expand surveillance and suppress dissent across borders.
Truth Social Eyes Crypto-Powered FinTech to Guard Against Debanking
Truth Social plans to develop censorship-proof payment systems, with cryptocurrency playing a key role in safeguarding users and platform independence.
UN IGF in Saudi Arabia Calls for Global Collaboration to Increase Online Censorship and Combat “Misinformation” Using AI
Global leaders push for AI-driven censorship at UN Internet Governance Forum, citing misinformation as a “deadly” threat.
Biden Administration Launches Task Force on Chinese Censorship, Drawing Criticism for Hypocrisy in Domestic Free Speech Policies
The move draws scrutiny as the US grapples with its own debates over free speech and media control.
Breaking Away from Big Tech with Murena’s /e/OS Pixel Tablet
Murena unveils its first /e/OS-powered Pixel Tablet, prioritizing privacy with a Google-free Android experience and robust synchronization tools.
Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking
Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.
Italy’s Piracy Shield Backfires (Again) as Critics and Legitimate Sites Become Collateral Damage
Italy’s Piracy Shield faces criticism for overblocking non-infringing sites like DDaY, highlighting flaws in anti-piracy enforcement.
Cracking Down on Big Tech: New Bill’s Plan to Expose Government Collusion
Senator Eric Schmitt introduces the Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act to address government collusion with Big Tech and online censorship.