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]
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
Apostrophy Android Partners with Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging
New Apostrophy-Threema collaboration aims to disrupt Google dominance by offering privacy-first Android alternative.
Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns
Critics question the impartiality of Ofcom’s new board member, given his decade-long tenure as Facebook’s EU policy chief.
Biden Administration Dodges Another Free Speech Fight as Court Blocks Kennedy Suit
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit claiming Biden administration pressured social media to censor COVID discussions.
Privacy on the Line: Canada’s Bill S-210 Pushes Digital ID Age Verification as a Catch-All Solution
Privacy advocates raise alarms, warning that Bill S-210’s sweeping age verification mandate could undermine digital privacy for all Canadians.
Privacy Takes a Hit: Meta’s Digital ID Check Plans Dig Deeper Than Ever
Meta’s latest age verification tool signals a privacy battleground, using data-driven “guesswork” over user identities with no public transparency.
Inside “EU Going Dark” The EU’s Push to End Private Messaging
Critics argue the secretive surveillance proposal would force companies to undermine encryption, threatening privacy and freedom across Europe.
UN’s Latest on “Misinformation” and “Hate” – Will Tech Bow to Pressure?
As Melissa Fleming advocates for AI-regulated media ecosystems, critics argue her call for tighter controls risks undermining open discourse and press freedom.
EU Tightens Social Media Censorship Screw With Upcoming Mandatory “Disinformation” Rules
With the Digital Services Act in play, compliance could mean steep costs for platforms to fund and align with EU-endorsed “fact-checking” initiatives.
Canada’s Digital ID Drama Heats Up as Regulators Sidestep Parliament
The digital ID plan bypasses essential democratic safeguards, risking privacy and fueling fears of surveillance.
When Text Becomes a Crime: How Transcribing Movies Led to Jail Time in Japan
Transcribing blockbuster films in Japan can now lead to serious legal repercussions as text-based spoilers are equated with piracy.
Inside the Push for Police-Run “Misinformation” Units
With private influence growing, Lexipol’s call for a law enforcement “Misinformation Unit” causes a stir.