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Facebook deletes Michigan United Facebook group after media complaint
A local media outlet tried to portray the group as violent.
EFF to defend Locast against bogus copyright infringement claims
Broadcasters are trying to get Locast shut down.
New Zealand police website for snitching on people breaking coronavirus lockdown crashes due to popularity
There’s growing concern about digital tools being used to invade people’s civil liberties.
Community-powered 3D gun blueprints repository DEFCAD is back online
Censorship challenges have taken the site offline several times over the last seven years.
Wisconsin launches website for residents to snitch on people that violate coronavirus mass gathering rules
There has been growing concern that the pandemic is opening the door to invade people’s civil liberties.
The proposed online EARN IT Act will harm free speech, rights groups say
Rights groups are mounting opposition.
Digital rights group suggests “meme ban” upload filters could clash with privacy laws
The EU’s baby may not be able to legally exist.
Reddit user wins case against Jehovah’s Witnesses who attempted to unmask them and sue over copyright
Many saw the case as an attempt to weaponize the DMCA.
The UK is about to get access to search US citizens’ data without a warrant
Digital rights groups are calling on people to contact their political representation.
Democrat Richard Pan wants social platforms to censor “violent” content after getting shoved during livestream
Digital rights groups have contested the idea.
CBS blocks Angry Joe Show’s Star Trek: Picard review for using just 26 seconds of the official trailer
YouTube’s broken copyright system continues to be used against creators.
YouTube should support creators, not encourage them to cut out valid fair-use clips, digital rights group says
The EFF says it’s time for YouTube to support creators.