Privacy
The WHO is working on a global vaccine passport system
…and wants as many countries as possible to join.
Australia has started using its anti-encryption laws to force companies to hand over data
The start of many attempts.
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern is dealt major blow over vaccine passports for cops, military
Forcing vaccine proof has been ruled not “reasonably justified” by the High Court.
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UK pushes forward with plans to reduce online anonymity
Big free speech implications.
Attempt to use copyright claims to unmask Twitter user who criticized billionaires faces pushback
Copyright claims are increasingly used in an attempt to suppress speech.
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/e/OS upgrade brings new life to older phones with a privacy-focused and open-source OS
A new important update.
France deactivates vaccine passports for millions, locking them out of parts of society
They’ll be allowed back when they get a booster.
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Canada: Coinbase and Kraken CEOs reported to police over tweets supporting civil liberties, crypto wallets
The CEOs recommended people use non-custodial wallets for their cryptocurrency.
World Economic Forum pushes digital ID system that will determine access to services
The digital ID system proposes monitoring online behavior, purchases, biometrics, and more.