Tories research increased net censorship: “ Jihad.com 404 The activities, alleged activities, and destiny of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) are a constant source of controversy in these parts, so our interest was naturally piqued…
US feds subpoena names of anonymous web commenters: “ Should have hired a Moderatrix The all-too-typical violent hyperbole found in reader comments across the internet has landed one Las Vegas newspaper in the hot seat…
Germany poised to impose police-run block list: “ Quality of German debate shames cosy UK arrangements Germany’s main political parties have agreed the text of legislation designed to enshrine the blocking of selected internet sites…
Britain looks to export net censorship model to Europe: “ And they say this country doesn’t make anything anymore Digital Britain The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a British success story – and one that…
NightJack blogger Richard Horton gave tips on beating the police – Times Online: From Times Online June 16, 2009 NightJack blogger Richard Horton gave tips on beating the police. Patrick Foster, Media Correspondent The policeman…
Analysis: bloggers can no longer be sure on anonymity – Times Online: June 16, 2009 Analysis: bloggers can no longer be sure on anonymity Frances Gibb, Legal Editor Thousands of bloggers churn out opinions daily…
Ruling on NightJack author Richard Horton kills blogger anonymity: Thousands of bloggers who operate behind the cloak of anonymity have no right to keep their identities secret, the High Court ruled today In a landmark…
Millions face telephone tax under Government’s broadband plans for internet: A tax on phone lines could be introduced in an effort to try and extend the reach of super-fast broadband into the countryside. (Via Tech…
Iran election: state moves to end ‘Facebook revolution’: “The Iranian government is mounting a campaign to disrupt independent media organisations and websites that air doubts about the validity of the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as…
Call for hate groups to be taken offline – The National Newspaper: “Call for hate groups to be taken offline Erika Niedowski, Washington Bureau Chief Last Updated: June 14. 2009 8:59PM UAE / June 14….