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Tanzania government censoring mobile networks ahead of presidential election

24 Oct 2020

Ahead of a presidential election on October 28, the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has ordered telcos to suspend access to bulk SMS and voice services, and reports indicate single messages with election-related keywords are also being censored.

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Tanzania government censoring mobile networks ahead of presidential election
24 Oct 2020
Tanzania government censoring mobile networks ahead of presidential election
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Internet censorship in Tanzania: the price of free expression online keeps getting higher

22 Oct 2020

The government has replaced bad regulations with new ones that enable the same kind of harmful internet censorship in Tanzania. Not only does the new law stifle free expression, it allows the government to profit from ratcheting up online censorship and control.

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Internet censorship in Tanzania: the price of free expression online keeps getting higher
22 Oct 2020
Internet censorship in Tanzania: the price of free expression online keeps getting higher

Facebook touts free speech. In Vietnam, it’s aiding in censorship

22 Oct 2020
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Facebook touts free speech. In Vietnam, it’s aiding in censorship
22 Oct 2020
Facebook touts free speech. In Vietnam, it’s aiding in censorship
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem

15 Oct 2020

Tech companies are exercising enormous power without taking sufficient responsibility to safeguard our rights, leaving us prey to abuse. The Digital Services Act is a chance for the EU to establish clear responsibilities for private actors and hold them to account, while ensuring our rights are protected.

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How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem
15 Oct 2020
How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem
India fake news

Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua moves oppression online

14 Oct 2020

In Nicaragua, a cybercrime bill with a broad scope, ambiguous terms, and disproportionate punishment for the crimes it creates — such as spreading “fake news” —  represents a new attempt by the government to control and prosecute dissidents. 

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Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua moves oppression online
14 Oct 2020
Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua moves oppression online
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Razzia bei Spionage-Firma FinFisher

14 Oct 2020
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Razzia bei Spionage-Firma FinFisher
14 Oct 2020
Razzia bei Spionage-Firma FinFisher

The GOP’s Cries of ‘Censorship’ Are Hurting Democracy

7 Oct 2020
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The GOP’s Cries of ‘Censorship’ Are Hurting Democracy
7 Oct 2020
The GOP’s Cries of ‘Censorship’ Are Hurting Democracy
European Ombudsman surveillance

Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over

7 Oct 2020

Ahead of a meeting of shadow rapporteurs in the trilogue discussions on the EU Terrorist Content Regulation, we provide recommendations to ensure the final text remains in line with human rights standards.

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Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over
7 Oct 2020
Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over
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Is Facebook bad for democracy?

6 Oct 2020
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Is Facebook bad for democracy?
6 Oct 2020
Is Facebook bad for democracy?
India fake news

Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua promotes censorship and criminalizes the everyday use of technologies

5 Oct 2020

The signatory organizations are deeply concerned about the legislation, which, if implemented, would seriously undermine human rights; in particular, freedom of expression and access to information, already under threat in Nicaragua, would be compromised.

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Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua promotes censorship and criminalizes the everyday use of technologies
5 Oct 2020
Special Cybercrime Bill in Nicaragua promotes censorship and criminalizes the everyday use of technologies