Topic: Norway
Norway’s approach to digital rights raises significant concerns regarding free speech and privacy. Recent actions include blocking targeted ads without user consent, legal repercussions for critical speech, and the implementation of a digital ID system that may compromise individual privacy. These developments highlight the ongoing tension between government policies and the protection of personal liberties.
-
TikTok CEO To Meet Pro-Censorship EU Officials This Week
TikTok has promised to boost censorship.
-
-
Norwegian Woman Wins Legal Challenge After She Was Fired For Tweet Critical Of Medical Gender Transitioning Of Girls
The court sided with Rianne Vogels.
-
Facebook uses Norway’s state media to censor Seymour Hersh over Nord Stream attack story
“Fact-checking” on social media is far from impartial.
-
Norway pushes ahead with digital currency, ignoring privacy concerns
Privacy is getting ignored in the push to digital currencies.
-
Norwegian filmmaker faces jail for Facebook post saying men can’t be a lesbian
Tonje Gjevjon is accused of discrimination.
-
Norway, Sweden, and Israel partner to test CBDCs
A new report is coming next year.
-
The EU is running a digital ID pilot
A collaboration with banks and tech companies.
-
Norway’s BankID system is becoming a de facto digital ID
Rolling out with all major banks.
-
-
Ubisoft deletes gamer’s account, locking him out of all game purchases
Losing access to hundreds of dollars worth of games.
-
Norway introduces new LGBT law, jailing people for “hate speech,” even in private conversations
Free speech supporters have spoken out against it.