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Australia proposes law that would ban online anonymity to curb “defamation”
A threat to free speech.
YouTube censored 75% of ads from Australian anti-lockdown party
For “misinformation.”
Australian workers use Telegram to find jobs that don’t require vaccine passports
Telegram’s lack of censorship is proving useful.
US lawmakers play with the idea of social media ID verification, following proposals from other countries
A draft discussion bill hints at future proposals.
Australian PM wants social media platforms to be held responsible for anonymous users
More censorship demands incoming.
CNN to stop posting on Facebook in Australia after outlets are forced to be liable for reader comments
A court ruled news outlets can be sued over the comments of their readers.
Mastercard used its dominance to dictate online platform rules, then launched its own digital ID system to capitalize on it
Payment processors are positioning themselves as the decider of who gets to stay online.
Police in Australia turn up on doorsteps to quiz citizens over social media posts
Citizens have posted the chilling footage.
Australian consumer group calls for government action on social media users who give paid health advice without qualifications
Calls for a crackdown on “misinformation.”