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]
MembersMilitary Surveillance Tech Prowls US Neighborhoods
From Battlefield to Backyard: Advanced surveillance technology once reserved for war zones now increasingly utilized by local law enforcement in US cities, raising urgent privacy concerns.
Controversial FAA Bill Passes Senate, Promotes Digital IDs and Mobile Licenses, Facial Recognition Concerns Ignored
Amidst broad bipartisan approval, the Senate sidesteps privacy fears to advance digital ID measures in the latest FAA bill.
Meta’s Oversight Board Adopts International “Norms” Instead of US Free Speech Principles
Global reach prompts Meta to prioritize international norms, diverging from traditional US free speech principles.
RFK Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Meta, Alleging Censorship of Presidential Campaign Video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming US presidential election, has announced that he filed a lawsuit against Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Kennedy alleges that the two platforms censor
Biden Cybersecurity Plan Vows To Support Development of a “Digital Identity Ecosystem”
Amid controversies, the Biden administration updates its cybersecurity strategy to bolster a digital ID ecosystem.
The Tangled Web of CISA, FBI, and Big Tech “Disinformation” Talks Ahead of Election Showdown
Amidst legal controversies and impending elections, Senator Mark Warner champions resuming federal “talks” with Big Tech to combat “disinformation.”
Gab Stands Firm Against Australia’s Censorship Demands
Facing a $500,000 fine, Gab defies Australia’s demand to remove content, spotlighting a global clash over online speech and censorship.
The Warrantless Surveillance Bill Renewal Is Even Broader Than Many Noticed
A overlooked provision changed the definition of “electronic communications service providers.”
MembersWelcome to the Surveillance Renaissance
How AI tools are reshaping crime fighting and concerns about civil rights.
House Committee Report Unveils Recent Brazil Social Media Censorship Demands As Recently as April 2024
Using threats and hefty fines, Brazil cracks down on social media accounts questioning election integrity.
Canadian Court Greenlights Class Action Lawsuit Against YouTube’s Covid Censorship
In a landmark decision, a Canadian court allows a class action lawsuit to proceed, challenging YouTube’s censorship of pandemic-related content.