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]
World Bank Wants to Replace Your Signature with Biometrics and Digital IDs
Critics warn that centralized control over digital IDs could erode privacy and increase government surveillance.
Censorship and Transparency Issues in “Anti-Terror” Tech Alliance
Critics claim GIFCT’s opacity leaves questions about censorship, accountability, and the influence of Big Tech unchecked.
UN Official’s Battle With “Toxic Information” Raises Censorship Fears Ahead of US Election
The UN’s “fight against disinformation” raises concerns about censorship under the guise of tackling “toxic information systems.”
San Antonio’s Animal Control Caught Silencing Dissent Over Euthanasia Practices
Despite heated public debate, ACS deleted hundreds of Facebook comments—prompting free speech advocates to step in.
New Jersey’s “Misinformation” Crackdown Targets Doctors Who Don’t Toe the Line
New Jersey’s latest bill targets healthcare “misinformation” with penalties.
Big Brother Banking? UK’s New “Fraud Bill” Sparks Fears of Financial Snooping
New UK government’s “Fraud, Error and Debt Bill” faces backlash over expanded financial surveillance powers.
Court Orders Google To Uninstall a Sideloaded Pirate IPTV App From All Android Devices With an Argentinian IP Address
Argentina’s unprecedented court order raises global concerns about the future of digital rights and cross-border copyright enforcement.
Biden-Harris DOJ Urges the Supreme Court To Pave the Way for Increased Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The Biden administration steps into a pivotal First Amendment battle, pushing for age verification laws.
FTC Commissioner Warns New Report May Hand Big Tech a Censorship Playbook
FTC Commissioner warns that efforts to regulate Big Tech could empower platforms to further restrict online speech.
Democrat Senators Urge Platforms To Share Plans for Addressing “Disinformation” (Even Inside Encrypted Apps)
Direct censorship pressure.
UN Pushes for Global Control With New Pact: Digital IDs, Censorship, and Surveillance at the Core
The UN’s “Pact for the Future” accelerates global efforts toward digital IDs, surveillance, and censorship under the guise of “sustainable development” and “digital trust.”