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Global Cybercrime Treaty Draws Criticism From Rights Groups and Tech Companies Over Surveillance Fears
The convention’s fine print could decide whether cybercrime law protects citizens, or prosecutes them.
Italy Demands Immediate Release of Podcaster Cecilia Sala From Tehran Prison
Italy demands action after journalist Cecilia Sala describes dire conditions in Tehran’s Evin prison.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Teenager to 18 Years in Prison for Tweets
The recent severe sentence of an underage Saudi Arabian schoolgirl by the kingdom’s legal system has drawn global attention and raised significant concerns among human rights advocacy groups. The Saudi Specialised Criminal Court sentenced 18-year-old Manal al-Gafiri to 18 years imprisonment for
Australia: NSW Leader Wants to Ban Online Live Streaming of Climate Change Protests
New censorship proposals.
China Is Building a Database of DNA From Tibetan Citizens
Major privacy concerns.
Rights Groups Demand “Speech Offenses” Are Excluded From UN Cybercrime Treaty
Pushing back against threats to free speech.
Uvalde Failure Stalls the Argument for Social Media Surveillance
Civil liberties groups have long said such surveillance is a breach of privacy and isn’t even effective.
World Economic Forum “Press Freedom” Panel Demands Social Media “Accountability” for “Rumors, Hate Speech”
The panel also pushed for the “trusted” journalists to filter the information for public debate.
Iran’s “Draconian” Internet Censorship Bill Gets Pushback
Civil liberties groups highlight the issues.
