Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, The Representative on Freedom of the Media (November 2010): Preliminary Report: Study of legal provisions and practices related to freedom of expression, the free flow of information and…
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CA – Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules Internet Hate Provision Unconstitutional: “(Michael Geist) The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that the Internet hate provision found in the Human Rights Act is unconstitutional. The Tribunal…
British users most likely to flag offensive material, says YouTube: “British YouTube users are amongst the most sensitive in the world, executives at the site have claimed.” (Via Tech and Web from Times Online.)
Britain’s digital future unveiled: broadband for all and a crackdown on internet pirates Internet users who illegally share copyrighted material such as music and films face prosecution under government proposals which will require service providers…
I am a confirmed speaker at the EU Fundamental Rights Agency’s first Fundamental Rights Conference entitled Freedom of expression, a cornerstone of democracy – listening and communicating in a diverse Europe. I will deliver a…
YouTube pulls Columbine videos: “YouTube removes a selection of videos glorifying the Columbine school killers, following a BBC investigation.” (Via BBC News.)
Web providers to be named and shamed over offensive content Politicians are ready to introduce league tables naming and shaming the speed with which internet service providers take down offensive material. The culture minister, Barbara…
ISP boss pledges to undermine Great Aussie Firewall: “ Stupid plan is stupid The Australian technology industry is starting to fight back against the government plan to force all ISPs to filter everyone’s internet access.……
Good article. Techdirt: Technology Moral Panics: But Think Of The Children!