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Meta Slammed for Censoring Meme: Satirical Take on Kamala Harris Sparks Oversight Board Reprimand
Meta’s Oversight Board warns that censoring political satire risks stifling legitimate speech, especially ahead of elections.
“Black Ops” – How a US-UK Censorship Group Targeted RFK Jr. To Stifle Dissent
Whistleblower documents expose CCDH’s covert strategies against high-profile figures like RFK Jr. and platforms such as X, shedding light on alleged “black ops” to stifle dissent.
Ireland Unveils EU-Wide Online Safety Code with Strict Censorship, Online Digital ID Verification, and Fines for Big Tech
Ireland’s Online Safety Code sparks debate over freedom, as platforms face hefty fines for “harmful” content—even if not illegal under EU or Irish law.
Facial Recognition in Retail: Privacy Concerns Loom as Kroger Tracks Shoppers
Kroger’s facial recognition tech raises concerns over privacy, but critics argue the focus on surge pricing may be obscuring deeper issues of mass surveillance.
Pennsylvania Faces Scrutiny Over Secretive Partnership with CISA Amid Free Speech Concerns
Amid concerns raised over possible incursions on free speech, The Federalist’s appeal for a more transparent look into the Pennsylvania Department of State’s partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been met with significant resistance. The State Departm
Tracking Health or Tracking You? The UK’s Expanding Health Surveillance
Plans to overhaul the NHS are raising concerns about expanding mass surveillance through digital health IDs and wearable tracking devices.
MembersCookies Aren’t Dead Yet: Google’s New Plan To Keep You Tracked All Over the Internet
A new way to track users.
Meta Brings Back Face Scanning
Meta revives facial recognition in its apps, aiming to tackle scams and enhance account recovery, but privacy concerns loom over the use of sensitive biometric data.
Session’s Escape Plan: How a Visit From Police Pushed It To Leave the Country
Session relocates to Switzerland in response to Australian police visit, reflecting privacy-first stance amid rising global government pressures.
NY Times Criticizes Encryption, Citing “Disinformation Experts” Struggling to Access Private Messages
Critics say the war on encryption is just another attempt to expand surveillance under the guise of combating “disinformation.”
Turkey Restricts Access To X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok Following Terror Attack
Turkish authorities tighten their grip on digital platforms following deadly terror attack in Ankara, stifling the flow of information nationwide.