Federal Court Slaps Down Utah's VPN Restrictions A judge blocked a rule that would have required adult sites to block VPNs or age-check the world. Reason · Oct 7
'A waste of money' — Digital rights group slams Utah's new 'impossible by design' VPN restrictions under controversial age verification law Utah’s new age verification law targets VPN users, but digital rights group Fight for the Future is calling the legislation technically impossible and a massive "waste of money." Here is why experts are furious. TechRadar · May 7
How a Bill Banning AI Companions for Kids Could Usher in Widespread ID Checks Online Plus: Supreme Court pauses ban on mail-order abortion pills, TikTok's artistic merit, a defense of pickup artists, and more... Reason · May 4
Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial As many organizations celebrate outcome, some are skeptical as to what it means for privacy protections The Guardian - US · Mar 26
"We want to make some noise" - Advocates are stepping in to defend VPNs, and they need your help Fight for the Future is calling everyone worldwide to join the Defend VPNs Day of Action on September 25 and tell their government that banning VPNs cannot be an option. TechRadar · Sep 25, 2025
Republican tax bill could slap ‘terrorism’ label on non-profits opposed to Trump Fears sparked that Trump would wield law against groups that file lawsuits or organize voters against his policies The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025
Parents are desperate to protect kids on social media. Why did the US let a safety bill die? The Kids Online Safety act passed the Senate 91-to-3 but died in the House. Advocates on both sides say they won’t give up The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
Tech groups, others plan full fight over kids’ online safety bills - Roll Call Opponents say they will challenge on constitutional grounds bills intended to protect kids online that are set for a Senate vote. Roll Call · Jul 30, 2024
Rage Against The Machine is breaking up... again Drummer Brad Wilk made the announcement on social media The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
Zack De La Rocha and Tom Morello among artists to boycott venues that use face-scanning technology Other high-profile artists who have pledged to the cause include Wheatus, Boots Riley and Anti-Flag The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
World Press Freedom Day: organizations join forces to save encryption With encrypted communication increasingly under siege across democracies, the coalition seeks to protect privacy to promote press freedom. TechRadar · May 3, 2023