Canadian Heritage Minister Says It’s No Big Deal Regulating Media Content Drew Wilson | February 9, 2020 While discussing future broadcasting and telecommunications regulations, the Canadian Heritage Minister said that it’s no big deal to regulate news content.
EARN IT Draft Legislation Sparks Fears of Encryption Ban on Telegram Drew Wilson | February 8, 2020 While some fear the implications of free speech, EARN IT is also sparking fears about this being the much threatened encryption ban law.
US Representatives Drafting New Online Speech Regulation EARN IT Drew Wilson | February 3, 2020 Free speech online could be the latest target for hamstringing your rights. This is thanks to the EARN IT legislation being drafted.
Brazil Files Criminal Complaint Against Glenn Greenwald Drew Wilson | January 27, 2020 Julian Assange isn’t the only one targeted by government. Brazil is trying to prosecute Glenn Greenwald.
Indian Court Rules Social Media Must Globally Remove “Offensive” Content Drew Wilson | October 25, 2019 Free speech took a hit in India. A court has ruled that social media companies must globally remove “offensive” content.
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.
