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In Australia, Google makes deal to pay mainstream news outlets
A stronger alliance between the media and Big Tech.
The EU’s COVID digital pass system has gone live
“We want to offer Europeans a new digital identity.”
Saudi Arabia to jail people who post “misinformation” about weather
A severe punishment.
Australia’s drug regulator considers referring vaccine hesitant Facebook posts to police
The regulator cited potential two-year jail terms in some instances.
Washington court rules YouTubers aren’t members of the news media
Another blow for independent reporters.
Court documents show Google admits privacy is almost impossible on Android
Google’s in court statements are different to what it says in public.
Police Chief pleads guilty after allegedly threatening arrest of citizen over a Facebook post
The chief was angry about negative comments made about him online.
Canada: Conservatives’ attempts to protect platform users’ speech online is blocked
A bad result for free speech in Canada.
Facebook’s Nick Clegg accused of trying to influence appointment of UK regulator
Ofcom refuses to say what their meetings with Clegg entailed.
BBC employees revolt against electronic “social distancing” tags
The tags are invasive and some have allegedly started burning.
UK: How to opt-out of the NHS’s imminent data grab
The deadline to opt-out is September 2021. Share this guide with family and friends.
College apologizes for sending a photo of Prince Philip in email after “left-wing” staff complain
The staff complained about “sexism” and “racism.”