Free expression

IFCN Statement: U.S. visa bans on international researchers undermine press freedom

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IFCN rejects the attempt to portray fact-checking as a security threat and warns of rising global repression The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute strongly opposes the Trump administration’s recent decision to deny U.S. visas to European public officials and civil society leaders. This action, which includes the blacklisting of individuals for their … Read more

Possible Risks of online Age Verification

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EFF recently listed 10 dangers of Age Verification.  Governments and corporations increasingly mandate users to undergo types of age verification. Online age verification can protect children from some harms, but it also introduces significant risks around privacy, security, surveillance, discrimination, and free expression.scientificamerican+1 Here are the major risk points:  ​ Privacy and data security Most robust … Read more