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EU Resists US Pressure to Weaken Censorship Laws Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

EU Resists US Pressure to Weaken Censorship Laws Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

https://reclaimthenet.org/us-eu-clash-over-disinformation-regulations-trade-war-looms?utm_source=fediverse

The EU frames its crackdown as transparency, but its sweeping powers look a lot like state-controlled speech.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 16

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 16

Mar 16

Speech, Censure, and the Fight Over Fair Play: Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Takes Her Battle to Court

Speech, Censure, and the Fight Over Fair Play: Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Takes Her Battle to Court

https://reclaimthenet.org/maine-rep-laurel-libby-lawsuit-censure-transgender-athletes?utm_source=fediverse

Libby says she’s not just fighting for her seat—she’s fighting for the right to call it like she sees it.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 16

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 16

Mar 16

Alexa’s Privacy Backtrack: Amazon Pushes All Voice Data to the Cloud

Alexa’s Privacy Backtrack: Amazon Pushes All Voice Data to the Cloud

https://reclaimthenet.org/amazon-alexa-local-processing-disabled-privacy-concerns?utm_source=fediverse

Amazon is stripping away a key privacy safeguard, forcing every Alexa request through its servers.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

The Fight to Expose the UK’s Secret War on Privacy

The Fight to Expose the UK’s Secret War on Privacy

https://reclaimthenet.org/the-fight-to-expose-the-uks-secret-war-on-privacy?utm_source=fediverse

Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic are demanding transparency as Apple fights a secret government order to weaken encryption.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

Manitoba Government Proposes Bill to Regulate Election "Misinformation" and "Deepfakes"

Manitoba Government Proposes Bill to Regulate Election “Misinformation” and “Deepfakes”

https://reclaimthenet.org/manitoba-government-proposes-bill-to-regulate-election-misinformation-and-deepfakes?utm_source=fediverse

Manitoba’s government pushes a censorship bill wrapped in election integrity rhetoric – but who gets to decide what’s “misinformation”?

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

JPMorgan Sees the Writing on the Wall, Bans Political and Religious Debanking—For Now

JPMorgan Sees the Writing on the Wall, Bans Political and Religious Debanking—For Now

https://reclaimthenet.org/jpmorgan-chase-ends-political-religious-debanking-policy-change?utm_source=fediverse

JPMorgan Chase reverses course on political and religious "debanking" after shareholder pressure forces a policy shift.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 14

New York’s Selective Privacy Crusade: Suing Over Data Breaches While Embracing Surveillance

New York’s Selective Privacy Crusade: Suing Over Data Breaches While Embracing Surveillance

https://reclaimthenet.org/new-york-sues-insurers-over-data-breach-while-pushing-digital-id?utm_source=fediverse

New York’s crackdown on data breaches feels a little rich coming from a state that’s spent years normalizing surveillance and digital ID.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 13

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 13

Mar 13

Beyond Content: The Case That Could Redefine Free Speech and Social Media Censorship

https://reclaimthenet.org/section-230-snapchat-lawsuit-platform-liability?utm_source=fediverse

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 13

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 13

Mar 13

Meta Threatens to Withdraw WhatsApp from Sweden Over Proposed Surveillance Law

Meta Threatens to Withdraw WhatsApp from Sweden Over Proposed Surveillance Law

https://reclaimthenet.org/meta-threatens-whatsapp-exit-sweden-surveillance-law?utm_source=fediverse

Meta draws a red line in Sweden as lawmakers push for encryption backdoors, warning of a potential WhatsApp exit.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 12

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 12

Mar 12

Spies, Secrets, and iCloud: Apple’s Legal Showdown in London

Spies, Secrets, and iCloud: Apple’s Legal Showdown in London

https://reclaimthenet.org/spies-secrets-and-icloud-apples-legal-showdown-in-london?utm_source=fediverse

The closed-door hearing could set a precedent for global digital privacy and government surveillance powers.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 12

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 12

Mar 12

Congressional Hearing Reveals Stablecoins and CBDCs Share the Same Financial Control Risks

Congressional Hearing Reveals Stablecoins and CBDCs Share the Same Financial Control Risks

https://reclaimthenet.org/congressional-hearing-stablecoins-vs-cbdcs-financial-control-privacy?utm_source=fediverse

Even private sector digital currencies come with built-in surveillance, leaving financial freedom an open question.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

Mar 11

Doctors vs. the State: Will the Supreme Court Defend Medical Free Speech?

Doctors vs. the State: Will the Supreme Court Defend Medical Free Speech?

https://reclaimthenet.org/medical-free-speech-supreme-court?utm_source=fediverse

Doctors petition Supreme Court to defend medical free speech in COVID-19 debate.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

Mar 11

Maine Lawmaker Censored: The Facebook Post That Sparked a Free Speech Showdown

Maine Lawmaker Censored: The Facebook Post That Sparked a Free Speech Showdown

https://reclaimthenet.org/maine-rep-laurel-libby-censured-over-facebook-post-trans-athlete?utm_source=fediverse

Lawmakers debating policy is a cornerstone of democracy — so what does it mean when one is punished for doing just that?

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 11

Mar 11

Google’s Double Trouble: Trump DOJ Wants a Breakup

Google’s Double Trouble: Trump DOJ Wants a Breakup

https://reclaimthenet.org/googles-double-trouble-trump-doj-wants-a-breakup?utm_source=fediverse

The DOJ sharpens its antitrust blade as Google faces a bipartisan push for breakup.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

Mar 10

UK Cyber Watchdog Caves? NCSC Scrubs Encryption Advice Amid Apple Backdoor Push

UK Cyber Watchdog Caves? NCSC Scrubs Encryption Advice Amid Apple Backdoor Push

https://reclaimthenet.org/ncsc-deletes-encryption-advice-apple-backdoor-pressure?utm_source=fediverse

The NCSC’s quiet deletion of encryption advice raises fresh concerns over government influence on cybersecurity policy.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

Mar 10

Trump Sues Capital One: Banking Giant Accused of Political Bias

Trump Sues Capital One: Banking Giant Accused of Political Bias

https://reclaimthenet.org/trump-sues-capital-one-political-bias-bank-accounts-closure?utm_source=fediverse

Trump’s business trust sues Capital One, alleging political bias in 2021 account closures that caused financial harm and violated consumer laws.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 10

Mar 10

Tim Scott’s Crackdown: The Push to End Debanking

Tim Scott’s Crackdown: The Push to End Debanking

https://reclaimthenet.org/tim-scott-debanking-bill-crypto-banking-regulation?utm_source=fediverse

Scott's bill aims to curb banks' discretion in denying services, drawing bipartisan attention to financial access concerns.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

Mar 7

The Take It Down Act: A Censorship Weapon Disguised as Protection

https://reclaimthenet.org/take-it-down-act-free-speech?utm_source=fediverse

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

Mar 7

Skype’s Demise: The Best Open-Source Alternatives for Secure Communication

Skype’s Demise: The Best Open-Source Alternatives for Secure Communication

https://reclaimthenet.org/skypes-demise-the-best-open-source-alternatives-for-secure-communication?utm_source=fediverse

With Skype's shutdown imminent, privacy-focused users are turning to open-source alternatives for secure, decentralized communication.

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

**Reclaim The Net** @reclaimthenet@qoto.org · Mar 7

Mar 7

GOP vs. Google: House Republicans Turn Up the Heat on Biden-Era Censorship

GOP vs. Google: House Republicans Turn Up the Heat on Biden-Era Censorship

https://reclaimthenet.org/house-republicans-subpoena-alphabet-over-biden-censorship-claims?utm_source=fediverse

House Republicans demand internal Alphabet records in probe of alleged government censorship.