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Broken Promises: Canada’s Censorship Law Targets User-Generated Content Despite Assurances
New court filing suggests Online Streaming Act may regulate user content, contradicting government promises.
Biometric ID for IRS FOIA Requests Trigger Privacy and Access Concerns
Controversial technology.
Fast-Tracked EU Vote Threatens Online Privacy with New “Chat Control” Law
EU accelerates controversial “chat control” vote, sparking privacy and censorship concerns.
Mozilla Reverses Its Block on Privacy and Anti-Censorship Tools in Russia
Mozilla sparked debate over its commitment to open internet principles.
Court Rules “Success Kid” Meme Use in Political Ad Does Not Qualify as Fair Use
The Obama administration’s unchallenged use of the same meme in 2013 highlights the evolving legal landscape for copyright in digital media.
Indiana and Mississippi Are Sued Over Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The lawsuit claims the law violates the First Amendment by mandating age verification, risking privacy and online security.
Attorney General Garland Targets “Conspiracy Theories” After Launching “Election Threats Task Force” with FBI, Sparking Censorship Concerns
Critics argue Garland’s op-ed is an indirect attempt to sway public opinion ahead of the November election.
Meta to Censor “Hate Speech” Ahead of Euro 2024 and Olympics, Highlighting $20B Censorship Investments
Various elections are not the only thing Big Tech is “protecting” this summer: athletes competing in major sporting events are another. Meta has announced that the “protection measures” that are to affect its apps (Facebook, Instagram, and, Threads) will also extend to the fans. Regardless of t
Time is Running Out For Free Speech and Privacy Revisions on Flawed UN Cybercrime Convention
Civil society groups demand urgent revisions as the treaty’s scope threatens fundamental rights and cybersecurity.
NewsGuard Co-CEO: Lack of Internet Gatekeepers Allows Dangerous Opinions
Critics argue NewsGuard’s “anti-misinformation” crusade is more about silencing dissent than protecting the public.
Fauci is Called to Testify on Accusations of COVID Speech Suppression
The committee seeks clarity on Fauci’s alleged role in suppressing lab leak discussions and silencing dissent.
New York Passes Online Age Verification Digital ID Law
All the controversial bill needs now is a signature from Governor Kathy Hochul.