New media law: Russia tightens internet and press censorship
The Russian regime is tightening internet and press censorship in the country. On Friday, a law to ban the spread of “fake news” was passed. Journalists, bloggers and media creators who, …
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Pirates support Ukraine resolution, warn against censorship
The European Parliament today adopts a resolution strongly condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling for further sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime. This resolution also calls …
World Day against Cyber Censorship: Don‘t let machines decide on our knowledge and thinking!
The Internet used to be considered a place of free expression, allowing for unhindered communication across national borders. Today, these freedoms are being increasingly restricted. For this reason, the non-governmental organisation …
EU Legal Affairs Committee wants Digital Services Act to end surveillance capitalism and AI censorship
EU Legal Affairs Committee wants Digital Services Act to end surveillance capitalism and AI censorship
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee yesterday adopted, on proposal by rapporteur Patrick Breyer (Pirate Party, …
Lifting the veil on the secretive EU terror filter negotiations: Here’s where we stand [updated 07/12/2020]
On 10 December, the sixth and probably final “Trilogue” meeting will be held on the EU’s proposed terrorist content online law infamous for its “upload filter”/”preventive measures” and “one hour removal …
EU Members Push For Private Censorship Of Terrorist Content On The Internet |Intellectual Property Watch [extern]
Big platform providers and small hosters alike shall be obliged to censor, according to a draft regulation presented by the European Commission in mid-September and accepted by EU member states at their …