Open Rights Group Scores Victory At Supreme Court Over Site Blocking
UK digital rights organization The Open Rights Group says it has scored a victory at the Supreme Court. ISPs no longer have to bear the costs of site blocking.
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Europe Slams the Door on Free Speech and Passes Article 13
European lawmakers have dealt a crushing blow to free speech. They voted to pass the infamous article 13 legislation.
YouTube Begins Blocking Legal Channel’s Ahead of Article 13 Vote
Ahead of a crucial vote on Article 13 in Europe, it seems that YouTube has already begun blocking perfectly legal channels on its site.
EU Advocates Dial Up Pressure to Delete Article 13
A critical vote is coming and digital rights advocates are trying to build momentum to defeat Article 13 (AKA the Censorship Machine).
Potential NAFTA Delay Spells Copyright Relief for Now
Just months ago, commentators seem to be sure that NAFTA was on the verge of completion. Now, recent political rhetoric is casting doubt on that.
Canadian Ethics Committee Recommends Against Internet Censorship
In another blow to bring censorship to Canada, the Canadian House of Commons Ethics committee recommended rejecting Internet censorship.
BBFC Unveils £10 “Porn Passes” So UK Residents Can Access Online Porn
If you are a UK resident, you may soon be asking a shopkeeper to buy a so-called “porn pass” if you wish to view explicit material online.
Bell Pressures Brock University Exec into Supporting Censorship
The Fairplay Canada tactics are once again in question after documents reveal the pressure tactics being used to garner support for Internet censorship.
Netsweeper Under Fire for Helping Countries Crack Down on Free Speech
Canadian firm NetSweeper is finding itself at the centre of controversy. News has surfaced that it is helping other countries censor the Internet.
Cineplex – Movie Quality, Not Piracy to Blame for Revenue Drop
Today, we take a look at the financial situation for Cineplex in light of the Fairplay Canada allegations.
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