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EFF's 2023 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Victories: 2024 in Review

EFF's 2023 report focused on privacy rights and highlighted significant victories in digital rights advocacy, impacting legislation and public awareness.

Celebrating the Life of Aaron Swartz: Aaron Swartz Day 2024

Aaron Swartz championed digital rights and open internet access, leaving a lasting legacy after his tragic death.

EFF's 2023 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Victories: 2024 in Review

EFF's 2023 report focused on privacy rights and highlighted significant victories in digital rights advocacy, impacting legislation and public awareness.

Celebrating the Life of Aaron Swartz: Aaron Swartz Day 2024

Aaron Swartz championed digital rights and open internet access, leaving a lasting legacy after his tragic death.
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Behind the Diner-Digital Rights Bytes: 2024 in Review

Digital Rights Bytes aims to educate non-tech-savvy individuals about technology and internet freedom in a friendly, approachable manner.

EFF Continued to Champion Users' Online Speech and Fought Efforts to Curtail It: 2024 in Review

Section 230 is essential for protecting online speech and hosting diverse opinions without legal repercussions. Its repeal would be detrimental to free expression.
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Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China's cracking down on punny dissent

Censorship in China extends to seemingly innocuous language that may imply dissent against President Xi.

Duolingo removes LGBTQ references in Russia after government warns of 'extremism'

Duolingo had to remove LGBTQ references in Russia due to warnings from the Kremlin, citing extremist concerns.

The Encyclopedia Hijacked: Wikipedia, the CIA, and the CCDH's Campaign Against Sayer Ji and GreenMedInfo

The CIA and CCDH coordinated to target Sayer Ji on Wikipedia, revealing censorship efforts against alternative health advocates by powerful organizations.

Apple quietly deletes nearly a hundred VPNs that allowed Russians to get around censorship

Apple's removal of VPN apps in Russia compromises user access to information and contributes to government censorship.

Is internet freedom slipping away in Southeast Asia? DW 10/29/2024

Southeast Asia experiences significant declines in internet freedoms, with Myanmar and China noted as the worst offenders.

Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report

Iran is taking initial steps to ease internet restrictions by allowing access to WhatsApp and Google Play.

Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China's cracking down on punny dissent

Censorship in China extends to seemingly innocuous language that may imply dissent against President Xi.

Duolingo removes LGBTQ references in Russia after government warns of 'extremism'

Duolingo had to remove LGBTQ references in Russia due to warnings from the Kremlin, citing extremist concerns.

The Encyclopedia Hijacked: Wikipedia, the CIA, and the CCDH's Campaign Against Sayer Ji and GreenMedInfo

The CIA and CCDH coordinated to target Sayer Ji on Wikipedia, revealing censorship efforts against alternative health advocates by powerful organizations.

Apple quietly deletes nearly a hundred VPNs that allowed Russians to get around censorship

Apple's removal of VPN apps in Russia compromises user access to information and contributes to government censorship.

Is internet freedom slipping away in Southeast Asia? DW 10/29/2024

Southeast Asia experiences significant declines in internet freedoms, with Myanmar and China noted as the worst offenders.

Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report

Iran is taking initial steps to ease internet restrictions by allowing access to WhatsApp and Google Play.
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Telegram app founder Pavel Durov arrested at airport in France

Durov's arrest highlights security concerns over Telegram's lack of moderators enabling criminal activity.

How we test VPNs

VPNs are crucial for privacy and security, especially on unsecured networks, by masking your IP and allowing access to restricted content.

Telegram app founder Pavel Durov arrested at airport in France

Durov's arrest highlights security concerns over Telegram's lack of moderators enabling criminal activity.

How we test VPNs

VPNs are crucial for privacy and security, especially on unsecured networks, by masking your IP and allowing access to restricted content.
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The Frightening Stakes of this Halloween's Net Neutrality Hearing

The future of the open internet is threatened by broadband companies seeking to undermine net neutrality protections.

Russia throttles YouTube, popular with kids, celebrities and dissidents

Russians are losing access to YouTube, impacting the flow of independent information amidst increased government control over social media.

Did Communism Really Fall?

The narrative of the fall of Communism is complex, as authoritarian practices persist in Russia and beyond.

Who is Pavel Durov? Billionaire founder of Telegram remains a mysterious figure

Pavel Durov, founder of VK and Telegram, was detained in France due to allegations related to criminal activities on his messaging platform.

Russia Claims Ukraine Used U.S.-Made Rockets In Kursk, Killing Civilians

Engagement with certain content in Russia or occupied areas can lead to legal consequences.

Kim Dotcom: 5 outrageous moments from the internet folk legend

Kim Dotcom, facing extradition to the US, emphasizes his self-portrayal as an 'internet freedom fighter' amidst serious legal challenges.
His past, characterized by early hacking and founding Megaupload, has led to criminal charges and potential long-term imprisonment.

EU Voices Concern, Asks Hungary For Clarifications On Plan To Ease Entry For Russians, Belarusians

Facing fines or imprisonment for interacting with certain content in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine.

US enhances banking and internet access for Cuban companies

Private Cuban businesses can now access U.S. internet and banking services more easily.

The VPN Surge in Texas - What's Driving It?

The block of Pornhub in Texas led to a surge in VPN usage, highlighting the importance of content access.
Searches for VPNs skyrocketed in Texas, reflecting significant interest in bypassing restrictions.

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger And Threads Are All Down In Widespread Outage

Vast outages on Meta platforms reported globally
No country-level internet disruptions detected by monitoring firms

Trial Of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Begins In Russia

Be cautious in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine while interacting with certain content to avoid fines or imprisonment.
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