Tag: social media

What we heard from YOU on child online safety
Results show parents' concerns about their children's exposure to harmful content and lack of knowledge on online safety practices.

It’s time for Big Tech to cut the cr@p and stop the online abuse
OpenMedia calls on social media platforms to implement stronger user controls.

Your voice, DELIVERED: 103,000+ petition signers urge Senate to fix Bill C-11!
Canada’s Senate just introduced a key amendment that nips many of Bill C-11’s problems in the bud — but brought a HUGE new threat to our privacy along with it.

“Cambridge Analytica is the canary in the coal mine”, says whistleblower Christopher Wylie
Yesterday, Christopher Wylie, former director of research at Cambridge Analytica, testified before a Canadian parliamentary committee and answered questions on the state of privacy, including a crowdsourced question from our community.

Applying for a U.S. visa? “Extreme digital vetting” could be about to get worse
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could force every single U.S. visa applicant to provide five years of social media history — affecting nearly 15 million people per year.

Last Chance: Stop Social Media Spying
Under new rules, 65,000 people a year are being asked to provide every social media handle they used over the past five years. We can't allow this to happen!

Your social media history could determine your U.S. visa eligibility
The right to freely express our thoughts and political views online is under serious threat.

We need YOU to help us get the word out about link censorship
We’re launching a brand new campaign to make sure that European decision-makers know where Internet users stand on the Commission’s Link Tax and Censorship Robots. Help us get the word out!

Why does Canada’s government want to creep on our social media feeds?
Canada's military wants to spy on the world's social media output - and Canadians are sure to be trapped in the dragnet.
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