#MeToo Backlash: UK Looks to Grant Anonymity to Suspected Criminals to Prevent ‘Trial by Media’
In a potentially major backlash to the #MeToo movement, the UK may grant anonymity to suspected criminals to prevent “trial by media”.
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California Bill Would Require Websites to Verify Users’ IDs
The California state legislature is considering a bill that would require websites and apps to authenticate the age of every user before allowing them access, a move that lawmakers say is aimed at protecting children, but would in effect end online anonymity in the state.
Delingpole: Matt Hancock Wants to Censor the Trolls Who Hate Him. Funny, That…
The more disgusting, venal, incompetent, and destructive our political class grows, the more it wants to clamp down on our ability to tell us what we think of it. Funny that.
Delingpole: Spartan? Spineless, Authoritarian Bully, More Like…
But what’s good for Westminster is by no means necessarily good for the democratic freedoms of the people they supposedly represent.
Spanish Conservatives Propose Ending Anonymity Online
Spain’s conservative People’s Party (PP) have presented a bill to the Spanish parliament that aims to end anonymity on social media.
Canada: Judge Orders Google to Identify Person Behind Anti-Antifa Blog
A judge in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has ordered tech giant Google to hand over information linked to a blog critical of the far-left extremist group Antifa after allegations of cyberbullying.
New French Prime Minister Opposes Internet Anonymity, Compares Social Networks to Vichy France
Newly-appointed French prime minister Jean Castex has made it clear that he is no fan of anonymity on the Internet, claiming that it distorts political debates online.
Report: It’s Easy to Identify Someone from Anonymized Databases
A new study claims that it is quite easy to identify an individual from a database of anonymized information, even when personal details have been removed. The Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe claim that their usage and potential sale of user data to advertisers protects privacy by anonymizing the data, a claim shaken by the new study.
Police Commissioner Wants to End Internet Anonymity for Swedes
Swedish Police police commissioner at the National IT Crime Centre Björn Andersson has said he wants to get rid of anonymity for Swedes online claiming that it contributes to computer fraud.
Swedish Government Pushes To Ban Anonymity on Social Media
The Swedish government is planning to put more pressure on tech giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter to end anonymity for ‘online trolls’ and those accused of posting hate speech.
‘They Need To Be Reined In’: CNN Host Says Media Should Out ‘Bigoted’ Individuals
CNN host Michael Smerconish is doubling down on the network’s decision to publicly threaten to out an anonymous Reddit user.
EU Governing Body Proposes End of Anonymity for Bitcoin
In the purported interest of keeping people safe, the European Commission wants to make us all easier to find. In an announcement released today, the EU’s executive body says it wants to stop the anonymous use of virtual currencies like Bitcoin in order to improve security.
Tor Project Accuses FBI of Paying University to Compromise Its Network
The Tor Project, which creates free software for anonymous web browsing, has accused Carnegie Mellon University of working with the FBI to compromise its network, but the FBI has denied the allegations.
Why Online Anonymity frightens Progressives
The United States, as we know it today, was born in an anonymous debate. On September 27, 1787, an anonymous writer using the pen-name “Cato” wrote an essay for the New York press, criticising the proposed US constitution, which was then awaiting ratification by the states. Cautioning against an overly-powerful executive and the establishment of a standing army, the essay soon triggered a response from “Publius,” another pseudonymous author, who argued in favour of the new constitution. By then a third pesudonymous critic, “Brutus,” had also entered the debate.
