The Global Trap: Why 400+ Experts Oppose Age Verification

Computer scientists warn that OS level age checks hand governments and tech giants dangerous control over user access.
#Privacy #TechPolicy #InternetFreedom

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Press freedom online is not only threatened by overt censorship. Subtle pressures, restricted access to information and hostility toward journalists are eroding transparency. On the World Day Against Cyber Censorship, I urge democracies to remain vigilant. #InternetFreedom

Aktionstage & Gedenktage 2026 - Feiertage Österreich Übersicht über sonstige Feiertage 2026 international und in Österreich: ✔ Aktionstage ✔ Gedenktage

Am #WelttagGegenInternetzensur erinnern wir daran: Ein freies Netz ist die Grundlage einer freien Gesellschaft.

Die Piraten setzen auf digitale Grundrechte, Netzneutralität und echte Mitbestimmung.
Freiheit braucht offene Standards – und mutige Politik.

#InternetFreedom #DigitalRights

Symbolbild für Zensur: Computerbildschirm mit der Schrift "access denied", ein Schloss und geschwärzte Dokumente. Datum 12. März - darunter "Internetzensur-Tag".

Am 12. März ist Internetzensur-Tag.
Der Umgang mit Informationen ist immer auch eine Frage demokratischer Rechenschaft.

#InternetFreedom #Informationsfreiheit #Demokratie #Transparenz #Rechtsstaat #spd #steglitzzehlendorf #steze #berlin

Beijing’s Cyber Crackdown: Draft Law Aims to End Online Anonymity and Expand Global Control China’s draft Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law could end online anonymity, ban VPNs, and expand Beijing’s digital control globally...

A sweeping draft cybercrime law could ban VPNs, criminalize privacy tools, and expand Beijing’s digital control beyond its borders.

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#China #Cybersecurity #InternetFreedom #DigitalSurveillance #News

They Want to Ban Abortion Info Online YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz

#BodilyAutonomy
#ReproductiveJustice
#SexualFreedom
#HealthCare #HealthInformation
#Abortion #AbortionRights
#Section230 #InternetFreedom
#Online #Censorship

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Why The Internet Is Broken: FOSTA-SESTA Explained YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz

#Tech #TechPolicy #Section230
#Internet #InternetFreedom
#Censorship #MoralPanic #FOSTA-SESTA

FIGHT TO REPEAL FOSTA-SESTA, also known as the "Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act"

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Privacy & Internet Freedom Open Panel Discussion

This Wednesday (3/11) & 8pm ET: Hide & Speak is going LIVE for our weekly Social Hour - everyone is welcome!

If you care about privacy & internet freedom, don't miss it!

#Privacy #InternetFreedom #Surveillance

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Do you think strict online safety laws help protect users - or encourage people to bypass restrictions using VPNs? Share your thoughts below.
#CyberSecurity #VPN #OnlineSafety #DigitalPrivacy #TechPolicy #InternetFreedom

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Do you think alternative VPN protocols like SSTP will become more important as networks increasingly block VPN traffic? Share your thoughts below.
#CyberSecurity #VPN #Privacy #InternetFreedom #Infosec #Encryption

The Death of the Centralized Internet: Why Decentralization Is Humanity's Last Act of Digital Rebel

Five companies control 72% of the internet. Governments are using that fact to silence dissent. The math on decentralization is already winning. #internetfreedom

Militärschläge zerstören Ziele, aber befreien keine Menschen. Wahre Freiheit braucht digitale Souveränität: Ein Volk, das tanzt, sich vernetzt und übers Internet die Wahrheit teilt, lässt sich schwerer in einen religiösen Krieg schicken. Beats & Bytes statt Bomben! 🌐💃🚫💣 #Iran2026 #InternetFreedom

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Do you think expanding server infrastructure significantly improves VPN performance? Share your thoughts in the comments.
#VPN #Cybersecurity #Privacy #InternetFreedom #Infosec

India Blocks Supabase in Move That Rattles Developer Community India has blocked developer platform Supabase under a government order, disrupting one of its biggest markets and reigniting internet freedom concerns.

India Blocks Supabase in Move That Rattles Developer Community

#Supabase #InternetFreedom #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #AusNews

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Access to @supabase is blocked across major Indian ISPs following a government order. Developers face disruptions. #Supabase #IndiaTech #InternetFreedom Link: thedailytechfeed.com/indian-gover...

What is Supabase and Why Has The Indian Government Blocked Access To It? Supabase, a popular open-source Firebase alternative, has been blocked in India under Section 69A of the IT Act.

Supabase has been blocked in India under Section 69A of the IT Act. ISPs show uneven access. The reason remains unclear.
Here’s what Supabase is and why this matters for developers.

Read more: itmatterss.in/global/supab...

#Supabase #IndiaTech #Developers #InternetFreedom

Windscribe releases new update to restore VPN access in Iran & Russia.

AmneziaWG stealth protocol added to evade DPI-based VPN blocking.

Android beta distributed outside app stores.

#VPN #InternetFreedom #Cybersecurity #Privacy

Google Fined $298,000 by Russian Court for Failing to Remove VPN Ads from Play Store

Russia just fined Google $298,000 for refusing to remove VPN ads from its Play Store, fueling a tech arms race where VPNs use AI-like "Stealth" protocols to fight back against state censorship. 🔒
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#VPN #InternetFreedom

Join Our Privacy Livestream: Open Mic & Discussion!

Unscripted discussion on privacy & internet freedom. Join the panel and speak your mind. No camera required, you can literally Hide & Speak!

Tonight | 8–9pm EST
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After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law Donald Trump addressed a packed Congress and the nation — and after that State of the Union speech, the direction of the country feels unmistakable. Was it leadership… or political theater? Many Americans are questioning whether the priorities laid out reflect the real problems facing the country. Did the speech unify the nation — or deepen the divide? Meanwhile in Hollywood, a media battle is brewing. Netflix and Paramount are reportedly eyeing Warner Bros. But should either be allowed to absorb another major studio? What happens to competition, creativity, and consumer choice if media consolidation continues unchecked? And in Arizona, adult websites are blocked due to a new age-verification law. Apple is rolling out new compliance tools for child safety laws nationwide. But do age-verification mandates actually work? History suggests determined teenagers often find a workaround. Are these policies about protection — or political optics? Politics. Corporate power. Digital control. The future of media and freedom. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent voice. Las Vegas based. No corporate filter. #StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpSpeech, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaMergers, #WarnerBros, #Netflix, #Paramount, #HollywoodNews, #CorporateConsolidation, #FreeSpeechDebate, #ArizonaLaw, #AgeVerification, #ChildSafetyLaws, #TechPolicy, #AppleNews, #InternetFreedom, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyWatch, #ElectionCycle, #NewsAnalysis, #EntertainmentIndustry, #DigitalRegulation, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PoliticalDebate, #MediaPower https://youtube.com/live/DPloz8O7aPY

📣 New Podcast! "After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law" on @Spreaker #ageverification #applenews #arizonalaw #breakingnews #childsafetylaws #congress #corporateconsolidation #currentevents #freespeechdebate #hollywoodnews #internetfreedom

Russia has reportedly blocked WhatsApp nationwide, cutting off access for around 100 million users, and is urging citizens to switch to a government-backed messaging app. The move comes amid tighter digital regulations and rising concerns over data control, surveillance, and information security. Such restrictions can disrupt daily communication for individuals and businesses, while raising questions around privacy, digital freedoms, and platform neutrality. The shift may accelerate the growth of domestic platforms but also highlights the broader global debate over internet governance, national control of digital services, and user rights in the online space.

Russia blocks WhatsApp for ~100M users 📵
Pushes people toward a government-backed messaging app.

#Russia #WhatsApp #DigitalFreedom #InternetFreedom #Privacy #Surveillance #TechNews #GlobalInternet 📵

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“If the Trump administration is alleging that they’re gonna be bypassing content bans, what they’re gonna be helping users access in Europe is essentially hate speech, pornography, and child sexual abuse material.”🧐

#NinaJankowicz #censorship #InternetFreedom #CISA

Why We Need To Fund Internet Freedom YouTube video by Nick Espinosa

Internet Freedom is under attack around the world. Here's why we need to fund initiatives to protect it.

#News #TechNews #InternetFreedom #OpenInternet

Why We Need To Fund Internet Freedom Internet Freedom is under attack around the world. Here's why we need to fund initiatives to protect it.

Daily podcast: Internet Freedom is under attack around the world. Here's why we need to fund initiatives to protect it.

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US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere

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@WorldNews #DigitalRights #InternetFreedom #CensorshipTech #OnlinePortal #GlobalAccess

Raw, unfiltered, privacy talk, tonight at 8pm EST!

Saturday shows are for deep dives, but Wednesday nights are for the community!

We’re hosting an open-panel discussion to talk about privacy & internet freedom.

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What’s your take on the geopolitical and digital rights implications?
#InternetFreedom #DigitalRights #Iran #VPN #CyberSecurity

US agencies debate $10M in VPN funding for Iran as demand surges to 25M users. Delays may disrupt secure access.

#InternetFreedom #Iran #VPN #DigitalRights