EDRI Warns France Against Adoption of the Avia Hate Speech Law Drew Wilson | December 7, 2019 The Avia Law in France has received a lot of criticism. EDRI has gotten the chance to weigh in, saying that they, too, disapprove of the law.
Open Rights Group Releases Results of What Political Parties Track Drew Wilson | December 5, 2019 The Open Rights Group is releasing results on what they found about the tracking habits of political parties. It’s thanks to provisions in the GDPR.
US Launches Investigation Into TikTok Over Backdoor Access Fears Drew Wilson | November 2, 2019 The US has launched a national security investigation into TikTok. Ironically, the fears include whether or not China has backdoor access to data.
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.
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.
German Man Steps Forward, Admits to Hacking Germany’s Politicians Drew Wilson | January 10, 2019 The political drama continues with the German political hack. After finger-pointing and police raids, a man has stepped forward and confessed to the hack.
Controversy Erupts Following Alex Jones Being Banned on Social Media Drew Wilson | August 10, 2018 Several social media websites have decided to pull the plug on Alex Jones following complaints of spreading hate.
New Feature: You Can Now Follow Us on Google Plus Drew Wilson | July 9, 2018 Today, we are pleased to announce that you can now follow us on Google Plus.
Cambridge Analytica – Offices Raided and People Testify Drew Wilson | March 27, 2018 As the Cambridge Analytica story works its way through the news cycle, it seems that the drama is only intensifying.
Internet Censorship Ramps Up in Iran Amidst Deadly Protests Drew Wilson | January 3, 2018 The Iranian government has threatened to put the block on social media apps like Telegram back on as protests continue across the country.
