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Canada proposes allowing border agents to search people’s phones, emails, texts, photos
Privacy groups are pushing back.
UK “hate crime” plans could criminalize comedy, rights group says
Particularly where it comes to trans ideology.
China’s censorship is hindering open-source software movements
The government is forcing a manual review of all projects.
Breaking down DuckDuckGo’s Microsoft tracking controversy
The privacy-focussed company has been accused of using Microsoft trackers.
Trudeau wants “new tools” to tackle online “misinformation”
No details given.
YouTube CEO meets with Poland’s President to discuss censoring “misinformation”
More censorship demands.
Texas DPS director suggests “cyber gaming” could play a role in causing Uvalde shooting
A narrative used to push for online censorship.
California to test new digital ID
A new digital driver’s license.
Russia attempts to block Tor again after previous attempt failed
New censorship tactics.
Turkey to jail people for spreading “misinformation”
New proposed law.
Instagram reverses Libs of TikTok censorship after backlash
Instagram never explained why it censored the account in the first place.
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.