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WHO moves forward with plans to target “misinformation” “infodemics” through international pandemic treaty
Treating speech like a disease.
WHO releases international pandemic treaty zero draft that targets “misinformation” and “disinformation”
The unelected global health agency will get new legally binding censorship powers if the treaty passes.
EU court says internet upload filters don’t violate free speech
Controversial ruling.
The EU hasn’t given up on using the pretense of “copyright infringement” as a censorship tool
“Earmark” is the new buzzword to watch out for.
The EU refuses to give up on internet content filters
One of the biggest threats to free speech online.
MembersA break down of proposals on “misinformation” speech control made to the EU
? Users could be punished based on the number of followers they have.
Germany proposes tighter copyright reform that could increase the censorship of memes
The proposal gives internet users little recourse for challenging the takedown of their memes.
Digital rights group suggests “meme ban” upload filters could clash with privacy laws
The EU’s baby may not be able to legally exist.
European lawmakers lied when they said that the Article 13 “upload filter” was just a myth
They changed their tune as soon as the vote was passed.