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France’s Encryption Crackdown Could Break Secure Messaging for Everyone
Mandated encryption backdoors would put billions at risk, undermining both privacy and cybersecurity.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas Tech Giants for Documents on Foreign Censorship of American Speech
The US House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, subpoenas Big Tech over alleged foreign government censorship, citing laws in the EU, Canada, and more.
US Lawmakers Question EU’s Digital Markets Act, Cite Risks to American Companies
Jordan and Fitzgerald accuse the EU of using the Digital Markets Act to weaken US tech firms while benefiting European and Chinese competitors.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas FBI: Unraveling Biden Admin’s Big Tech Collusion
Jordan demands FBI records on Big Tech ties, seeking full transparency on censorship efforts.
Maine Secretary of State’s Office Pressured Social Media to Censor Election Posts, FOAA Emails Reveal
Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office pressured Facebook and X to censor election-related posts in 2022, using a DHS-linked nonprofit as an intermediary.
Ireland’s Election “Misinformation” Censorship Law Delayed Amid Opposition
The Irish government scrambles to amend its stalled election misinformation law as even usually pro-censorship EU have concerns.
Will the EU Force WhatsApp to Censor “Harmful” Speech? Meta’s User Numbers May Trigger Stricter Regulation
WhatsApp may face stricter EU regulation under the DSA as Meta reports 46.8 million active users, surpassing the VLOP threshold.
Australia Delays Forced Big Tech Media Payment Law Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Legacy media outlets wanted Big Tech platforms to be forced to pay them. The law is facing setbacks.
MembersThe German Law That Turned Silicon Valley Into a Global Speech Police Force
Germany’s NetzDG law turned social media giants into speech enforcers, sparking global censorship laws from Russia to the EU.
UK Risks Losing Tech Companies Over Online Censorship Laws
Tech giants weigh the cost of compliance as UK’s Online Safety Act threatens to reshape the digital market.
Report: Fact Checker Group Received $2.4M in US Government Funds Amid Fact-Checking Controversy
The US government has funneled millions to the Poynter Institute, raising concerns over taxpayer-funded influence on fact-checking and online speech moderation.
Senator Ron Johnson Demands Meta Releases Records on COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Censorship
Johnson demands internal records on Facebook’s removal of vaccine injury support groups and alleged government pressure.