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]
Federal Real ID-Compliant Licenses or ID Cards Will Become Mandatory for US Domestic Air Travel
New federal ID requirement raises privacy and central control concerns.
Child Safety or Censorship? Frances Haugen’s Anti-Encryption Agenda
Critics argue her proposals threaten online privacy while leveraging the emotive issue of child protection to gain support.
Australian Censor’s New Threat: Booting X and Reddit from App Stores
Critics warn of overreach as authorities push for app bans and tighter age verification, sparking censorship concerns.
Ottawa’s Hidden Agenda: Bill C-26 Aims for Secret Surveillance Backdoors
Researchers warn of potential government overreach and security risks if backdoor provisions are enacted.
Mastercard’s Controversial Digital ID Rollout in Africa
Critics question the motives behind pushing controversial digital ID schemes in economically disadvantaged regions.
The EU is on the Brink off Making “Hate Speech” a Serious Crime
The EU’s European Commission (EC) appears to be preparing to include “hate speech” among the list of most serious criminal offenses and regulate its investigation and prosecution across the bloc. Whether this type of proposal is cropping up now because of the upcoming EU elections or if the ini
Victoria’s Premier Unveils Controversial New Parliamentary Role To Change Men’s Behavior, Researching Internet and Social Media
The role will address the influence of social media on attitudes toward women.
Ireland Submits “Online Safety Code” for EU Assessment – Pushes Censorship, Digital ID
Critics argue the Code could undermine privacy while aiming to curb harmful online content.
Canada’s Online News Act Fuels Big Media, Harms Independent Outlets
Google agrees to a multi-million dollar deal, concerns grow over the exclusion of independent media from critical funding.
Financial Surveillance? PayPal Plots Ad Network Built off Your Purchase History and Shopping Habits
Data harvesting by default raises privacy concerns among users and critics.
Former Biden Homeland Security Official Criticizes Free Speech, Cites “Disinformation” Impact on Election Security
Samantha Vinograd calls for stricter social media censorship, raising concerns over potential First Amendment infringements.
European Council Approves “Rapid Response Teams” To Combat “Disinformation”
Critics warn of potential censorship as Ireland considers early adoption of EU’s controversial “disinformation” crackdown.