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Facebook blocks all mention of English beauty spot Cockshoot Dyke
Facebook’s algorithm-driven censorship can’t handle England’s quirky town names.
Social Network Gab Could Be Blocked in Germany for Supporting Free Speech
Germany’s demands make clear that “lawful speech” means only speech the government approves.
Hong Kong orders pro-democracy group to scrub its online presence
Under its “national security” law.
Senator Josh Hawley questions Google over censorship of pro-life groups
Choose Life Marketing had its adverting account shut down.
Claremont Institute and J.D. Vance file amicus brief in Ohio vs Google antitrust lawsuit
The lawsuit aims to get Google classified as a public utility.
FEC rules Twitter shadowbanning Congressman Matt Gaetz wasn’t election interference
From a complaint in 2018.
“The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale” – bill gets renewed attention amidst telecoms privacy concerns
Privacy activists have raised questions about law enforcement agencies’ increased use of commercial phone data and a couple of lawmakers have drafted legislation to address these concerns. While commercial phone data can aid in investigations, it is obtained in an unregulated way and the govern
Apple and Google cave and censor Russian opposition leader, Navalny
Both companies deleted the app.
Facebook deletes groups from German anti-lockdown supporters
Facebook continues to censor those with anti-lockdown beliefs.
Apple sued by XRP holders for approving phishing app to App Store
Apple’s App Store isn’t as security-focused as it would like regulators to believe.
Instagram blocks results for “natural immunity” hashtag
“This hashtag is hidden.”