How 2022 Promises to Unleash a Gauntlet of Threats to the Open Internet Drew Wilson | January 1, 2022 With 2021 behind us, we look towards 2022 to see what is in store. Unfortunately, a lot says this year is going to be an ugly one.
Another Nail in the Consultation Coffin: PM Pushes Forward With Online Harms Proposal Drew Wilson | December 21, 2021 The Canadian government has no interest in listening to you over the online harms proposal. The mandate letter is the latest sign of that.
A Look at Possible Timelines for Canada’s Internet and Speech Crackdown Drew Wilson | November 24, 2021 With the Throne Speech confirming the Liberals intent on cracking down on the Internet, we look at some timelines to see what could be ahead.
Liberals Reaffirm Their Commitment to the War on the Open Internet in Throne Speech Drew Wilson | November 23, 2021 Today’s Throne Speech showcases the Liberal’s war on the open Internet. There was one surprise, however with one element being missing.
Letter From Anti-Hate Group Offside With Anti-Racism Groups Over Online Harms Drew Wilson | November 22, 2021 A letter from an anti-hate group urged the government to push through online harms regulation. This despite anti-racism groups fearing it would further oppress them.
UK Online Safety Bill Raises Concerns About Freedom of Expression Drew Wilson | November 19, 2021 The UK is proposing a so-called “Online Safety Bill” aimed at tackling harmful content. This has many worried about free speech.
Big Publisher Article Conflates Online Harms With Moderation Drew Wilson | November 13, 2021 Big publishers are at it again. One is trying to push for online harms legislation, but seems to be confusing the issue.
Google Expresses Concern About Canada’s Online Harms Proposal Drew Wilson | November 5, 2021 Google has joined the overwhelming chorus of voices expressing concerns about Canada’s online harms proposal.
Consulting in Bad Faith? Online Harms Respondents Think So Drew Wilson | October 21, 2021 Another theme in the online harms responses is that this consultation was nothing more than a box to tick.
Site Blocking Another Widely Rejected Idea in Online Harms Proposal Drew Wilson | October 20, 2021 Another theme we’ve seen throughout the consultation is the seemingly universally rejected idea of site blocking.
