U.K. judges: Even sex offenders should have Internet access
“Nowadays it is entirely unreasonable to ban anybody from accessing the internet in their home,” declared an appeals judge in Britain in what may become a landmark case.
On Nov 14, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Censored: Russia blacklists Wikipedia parody site
Russia’s so-called Internet Blacklist Bill has blocked users from visiting “Lurkmore,” a comedy site akin to Encyclopedia Dramatica.
On Nov 12, 2012 by Kevin Collier
9 data-mining companies testify about your info
Congress’s Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus instructed nine alleged “data broker” companies to reveal their practices.
On Nov 9, 2012 by Kevin Collier
California judge puts Proposition 35 on hold
The ruling goes against Californians’ overwhelming support for the proposition.
On Nov 8, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Can anyone defeat the Internet’s biggest enemy in Congress?
A relatively unknown Democrat is campaigning in part on Internet freedom in attempt to counter Republican Lamar Smith.
On Nov 5, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Rumors of Internet clampdown in Beijing ahead of power shift
It’s an interesting coincidence that major Chinese websites are going dark the day of a major political transition.
On Nov 1, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Inside the Internet 2012 Bus: Campaigning for the open Web
The Daily Dot joins Reddit’s Erik Martin and Alexis Ohanian as they travel across the country to raise awareness about Internet rights.
On Oct 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Hackers attack Filipino government over cybercrime law
The new law would destroy freedom of speech online, say critics.
On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Reddit’s TestPAC sparks presidential debate about Internet rights
Activists at r/TestPAC have launched a petition to get one of three questions about Internet rights in the first presidential debate in Denver, Colo.
On Sep 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier
French man receives fine for pirated content he didn’t download
Under France’s “three strikes” copyright enforcement law, whoever foots the Internet bill is responsible illegally downloaded content, not the actual user.
On Sep 13, 2012 by Kevin Collier
MPAA president supports GOP platform on Internet rights
The Republican party has found an unlikely ally in Chris Dodd.
On Aug 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Republican National Committee unveils positions on Internet freedom
The RNC’s positions on the Internet, while vague, seem influenced by the backlash against SOPA and PIPA.
On Aug 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Looking back on the legacy of SOPA
Kevin Collier reflects on how the Stop Online Piracy Act ushered in a new era of digital advocacy online and around the world.
On Aug 22, 2012 by Kevin Collier
France reevaluating “three strikes” copyright regime
French officials are reconsidering HADOPI—also known as the “three strikes” copyright infringement policy—after it proved more expensive and less effective than anticipated.
On Aug 6, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Rep. Hank Johnson seeks Internet’s help on privacy bill
The Georgia Democrat has launched a new site called apprights.us, dealing with smartphone privacy issues, and is reportedly considering signing the Declaration of Internet Freedom.
On Aug 3, 2012 by Kevin Collier
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