EU Court of Justice Rules Right to Be Forgotten Doesn’t Apply Globally Drew Wilson | October 1, 2019 The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that right to be forgotten orders do not apply to global searches, only in a member’s state jurisdiction.
People’s Party of Canada Releases Platform, Almost No Plan for Tech Drew Wilson | September 24, 2019 Freezenet is learning that the People’s Party of Canada released their platform. There’s some vague free speech commitments, but no real technology plan.
US Court Rules That “Patent Troll” is Not Defamation Drew Wilson | August 30, 2019 When you call an organization or a person a patent troll, is it defamation? According to a US court, no.
2K Defends Its Actions, SupMatto’s Channel Vanishes Amidst Boycott Calls Drew Wilson | August 29, 2019 A storm of controversy continues against 2K after they sent investigators to a YouTuber’s house. This includes boycotts as well as the YouTuber’s channel disappearance.
US Appeals Court: Section 230 Protects Platforms From Terror Lawsuits Drew Wilson | August 21, 2019 The famed Section 230 received a boost in its protection powers. A US appeals court ruled that platforms can be protected from terrorism lawsuits.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Australian Police Raids Drew Wilson | July 15, 2019 After police raided multiple properties owned by journalists and outlets, Reporters Without Borders called Australia’s actions a “grave threat”.
America’s Anti-Encryption Considerations Receives Pushback Drew Wilson | July 14, 2019 America is considering joining other countries in the war on encryption. It seems that not everyone in the country is on board with this plan.
Dutton After Journalism Crackdown: “Nobody is above the law” Drew Wilson | July 13, 2019 After massive police raids conducted on journalists, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton appears to not be backing down.
Australia’s Censorship Creep Expands Again: Targets “Violent Crime” Drew Wilson | July 6, 2019 Australia’s censorship creep is continuing to expand. This time, lawmakers are wanting to block “violent crime”.
Press Freedom Index Falls for Both Canada and the United States Drew Wilson | April 24, 2019 Reporters Without Borders has released its annual report for the state of international press freedom. The news is not good for both Canada and the US.
