Europe Passes Law to Remove Terrorism Within 1 Hour of Filed Complaint Drew Wilson | April 18, 2019 Europe has passed a controversial anti-terrorism law. The law would require platforms to remove content within 1 hour of a complaint being filed.
Day 10 of Article 13 Passage: Free Speech Advocates Vow to Fight On Drew Wilson | April 5, 2019 While the laws may have been passed, digital rights advocates are not giving up the right to free speech so easily.
Thailand Follows Australia’s Lead: Passes Laws to Seize Information Drew Wilson | March 4, 2019 Thailand has now passed laws that would allow authorities to seize computer information without a warrant.
Movie Industry Pushes for Internet Censorship in Malaysia Drew Wilson | February 25, 2019 It seems that the film industry is pushing for more Internet censorship. This time, they are targeting the country of Malaysia.
Unifor Gets Legal Threat From GM, Could Lead to Defamation Lawsuit Drew Wilson | February 3, 2019 The Canadian fight over an Oshawa plant closure is getting nasty. Now, a legal threat could threaten to cause the debate to spill over into the realm of free speech.
Europe’s Article 11 and Article 13 Delayed Until Next Year Drew Wilson | December 16, 2018 Europe’s controversial article 11 (link tax) and article 13 (censorship machines) have now been delayed for the rest of the year.
Film Industry Abandons Support of Article 13 Drew Wilson | December 12, 2018 An open letter says that the film industry has abandoned support of Europe’s Article 13 – because it supports tech companies too much.
In Rushed Process, Australia Passes Increasing Internet Censorship Drew Wilson | December 2, 2018 Free speech took a hit in Australia. Despite the opposition, the government passed the increasing of Internet censorship.
Free Speech Concerns Raised Over UK Anti-Terrorism Legislation Drew Wilson | October 5, 2018 The UK is currently considering anti-terrorism legislation. Provisions in the legislation is raising concerns for online free speech.
EU Government Rejects Internet Rights and Passes Copyright Laws Drew Wilson | September 12, 2018 The European parliament has dealt a crushing blow to Internet freedom. They passed the copyright laws that would mandate Internet censorship and link taxes.
