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MembersGoogle’s War on Ad Blockers and Privacy Tools: How To Pivot To Avoid Surveillance
As Chrome tightens its grip on ad-blockers, privacy-focused competitors eye an opportunity to lure users fed up with Google’s “privacy upgrades.”
UN Wants Digital IDs To Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Urges Social Media to Label “Manipulated” Content and Combat “Misinformation”
Clarke calls for heightened social media regulation to “protect democracy.”
Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Seeks Powers to Tackle “Misinformation”
Ontario’s chief electoral officer seeks expanded authority to tackle election misinformation, citing AI-driven content as a growing threat to public discourse.
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
Apostrophy Android Partners with Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging
New Apostrophy-Threema collaboration aims to disrupt Google dominance by offering privacy-first Android alternative.
Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns
Critics question the impartiality of Ofcom’s new board member, given his decade-long tenure as Facebook’s EU policy chief.
Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge
Rumble breaks streaming records as election coverage fuels a surge in politically driven live audiences.
Biden Administration Dodges Another Free Speech Fight as Court Blocks Kennedy Suit
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit claiming Biden administration pressured social media to censor COVID discussions.
Privacy on the Line: Canada’s Bill S-210 Pushes Digital ID Age Verification as a Catch-All Solution
Privacy advocates raise alarms, warning that Bill S-210’s sweeping age verification mandate could undermine digital privacy for all Canadians.
Privacy Takes a Hit: Meta’s Digital ID Check Plans Dig Deeper Than Ever
Meta’s latest age verification tool signals a privacy battleground, using data-driven “guesswork” over user identities with no public transparency.