Europe’s Proposed “E-Evidence” Package Draws Fire
A European proposal (dubbed “E-Evidence”) that would allow the American government to potentially wiretap European citizens is receiving backlash.
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EU GDPR Comes Into Force, But Reaction Is Divided
Europe’s privacy laws, the GDPR is in force. While you might think privacy advocates would be happy, reaction seems to be a bit more divided.
SESTA Passes – Sparks Fears of New Era of Web Censorship
The controversial sex trafficking bill SESTA has passed in the US. Many are calling it a dark day for free speech.
Washington, Hawaii Now Call for Protecting Network Neutrality
Two more states are throwing their support behind network neutrality in defiance of regulators.
Australia’s Breach Notification Laws Coming Into Effect This Month
Australia is the latest country to try and implement breach notification laws. Some, however, are wondering if they go far enough.
French President Proposes Law Blocking Websites Over Fake News
Emmanuel Macron, president of France, is proposing a law that would crack down on fake news. The law would allow authorities to take down and even block websites.
Digital Rights Issues Bubble Beneath NAFTA Re-Negotiations Talks
There’s been talk off and on about the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Often overlooked are the digital rights issues that lurk beneath the surface.
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Pull Out of TPP
President Donald Trump made it a campaign promise that he would withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Earlier today, he followed through on that promise and signed an executive order doing just that.
Canada’s CETA Implementation Bill Spells Copyright Relief for Now
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) bill has been tabled in Canada’s House of Commons. Bill C-30 shows a first glimpse into how ratification may take place.
Brexit Vote May Be Great News for Digital Rights
Fears of what Brexit could actually mean in the long term are certainly high right now. While uncertainty is stoking fears of the unknown, there could be a silver lining for digital rights supporters: it may throw certain international trade agreements at risk.
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