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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.
FTC Launches Probe Into Big Tech Censorship Under Chairman Andrew Ferguson
The FTC seeks public input as it investigates whether Big Tech’s censorship practices violate consumer protection and competition laws.
UK’s iCloud Encryption Crackdown Explained: Your Questions Answered on Apple’s Decision and How it Affects You
How does Apple’s UK encryption move affect your iCloud data? Even for those not in the UK, we break down security risks, government access, and your best privacy options.
MembersThe Best Private Alternatives to Google Photos and iCloud for Private Photo Storage
Keep your digital memories safe with these tried and tested encrypted photo storage providers that put privacy first.
UK Police Accused of Intimidation After Visiting Woman Over Anti-Labour Facebook Posts
Concerns grow over police intimidation tactics as officers confront citizens for lawful online speech.
Trump Signs Directive to Counter Foreign Social Media Censorship Demands and Defend Free Speech Online
President Donald Trump challenges digital services taxes, arguing they promote online censorship and threaten American free speech worldwide.
Britain’s AI Spy Machine Gears Up for the Next Wave of Censorship
AI-driven “disinformation” platform enables UK government to track social media posts, including political opinions.
Mexican Government Ignores Human Rights Inquiry Into Politician’s Conviction for Gender-Related Posts on X
The Inter-American Commission moves forward in a case that could set a precedent for free speech and gender policy in Mexico.
Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance
Cardiff’s new AI-powered facial recognition network is a step toward permanent mass surveillance.
EU’s “Democracy Shield” Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency
Opponents argue the initiative is a tool for political gatekeeping, not just election integrity.
Pro-Censorship Brazilian Justice Orders Nationwide Ban on Rumble
Brazil’s judiciary expands its crackdown on dissent, targeting foreign platforms that refuse to censor political opponents.
X Wins Legal Battle Against Irish Police Over Gript Media User Data Request
A win for press freedom: Irish police fail in bid to access journalists’ private data through X.