EU
EU Regulators Seek to Formalize “Disinformation Code” Under Censorship Law
A Code of Practice on Disinformation could lead to unprecedented regulatory control over online content.
AltStore PAL Launches in EU with New iPhone Apps, Including Banned Torrent Clients
AltStore PAL introduces torrenting apps and a virtual machine, bypassing Apple’s strict app store policies.
Google Jigsaw, GIFCT, and Tech Against Terrorism Develop Altitude: A Controversial Tool to Monitor “Potential” Extremist Content, Raising Censorship Concerns
Concerns mount over the expansive reach and potential overreach of global censorship.
Digital Rights Groups Rally Against UN Convention That Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
Rights groups fear the convention could legitimize intrusive surveillance and undermine free speech if adopted without essential safeguards.
Journalists Fear Self-Censorship as Cyprus Debates “Misinformation” Penalties
Amendment raises concerns over potential self-censorship and threats to press freedom amid broader European trends.
EU Agencies Propose Encryption Backdoors and Cryptocurrency Surveillance
The EU’s proposals dangerously undermine citizens’ privacy and security.
EU Commission Urges Digital ID, E-Health Records, and Touts “Anti-Disinformation” Efforts in Digital Decade Report
Critics warn that increased regulation under the guise of combating “disinformation” may stifle free speech.
Meta Defends Charging Users For Privacy
Critics argue the proposal violates users’ rights to consent and data privacy.
Meta’s Oversight Board Is Helping Big Tech Companies Comply With the EU’s Censorship Law
Meta’s Oversight Board eyes the EU’s Digital Services Act as a potential funding source to continue its contentious content moderation efforts.
European Council Makes Countering “Disinformation and Hate Speech” Part of Its Strategic Agenda
New agenda. New censorship concerns.
EU’s Mass Surveillance Faces Fierce Resistance
EU halts controversial “chat control” vote amid strong backlash and insufficient support.
Delta Chat Refuses Russian Government’s Surveillance Demands
Reaffirming global resistance to government surveillance efforts.