New Government plans to crack down on harmful content online risk stifling the free press, ‘silencing marginalised voices’ and introducing ‘state-backed censorship on a scale never seen in a liberal democracy’, campaigners have warned. The proposed Online Safety Bill is intended to make tech giants accountable for ‘harmful’ content on their platforms. But instead of … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some apps ask for permission to view other apps on your smartphone when you’re installing it? Sure it’s normal when it’s an app that has a functionality that would need that information. But some may be just using it for advertising or data selling purposes. And so Google is now … Read more
Mexico cuffs the DEA: Country passes law limiting power of ‘foreign agents’ who will now be forced to submit intelligence to Mexican officials – days after US warned the legislation would only benefit drug cartels amid surging violence Mexico’s lower house of congress on Tuesday approved legislation that limits the powers of ‘foreign agents’ operating … Read more
Mexico cuffs the DEA: Country passes law limiting power of ‘foreign agents’ – who will now be forced to submit their intelligence to Mexican officials in huge boost for drug cartels Mexico’s lower house of congress on Tuesday approved legislation that limits the powers of ‘foreign agents’ operating in the country The 329-98 vote comes … Read more