Germany gets criticized by web giants over encryption plans
Germany faces criticism from some of the web's biggest names over plans to weaken encrypted communication and fine social media sites for hate speech.
Security
Apr 6, 2017
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Germany threatens online giants with 50 mn euro hate speech fines
Germany on Wednesday took the European lead in cracking down against hate speech and fake news, threatening social media giants with fines of up to 50 million euros if they failed to remove offensive posts promptly.
Internet
Apr 5, 2017
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German official wants $53M fines for social media hate posts
Germany's justice minister is proposing fines of up to 50 million euros ($53 million) for social networking sites that fail to swiftly remove illegal content, such as hate speech or defamatory "fake news."
Internet
Mar 14, 2017
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Hounded over Merkel selfie, Syrian refugee sues Facebook
A Syrian refugee whose selfie with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been repeatedly manipulated to link him to violent jihad will take Facebook to court Monday for spreading defamatory fake news.
Internet
Feb 6, 2017
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EU links up with Twitter, tech firms to combat hate speech
The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday with some of the world's biggest social media firms, including Facebook and Twitter, on ways to combat the spread of hate speech online.
Internet
May 31, 2016
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Jury sides against Cox in 'trailblazing' music piracy case
A Virginia jury has issued a $25 million verdict against Cox Communications in an online piracy case that could mean more trouble for downloaders of illegal content.
Internet
Dec 17, 2015
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Germany says internet giants to crack down on hate speech
Germany announced a deal Tuesday with social network giants Facebook, Twitter and Google to clamp down on hate speech, with the Internet companies pledging to remove offending posts within 24 hours.
Internet
Dec 15, 2015
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Reddit updates content policy, banning a 'handful' of groups
Reddit, the online discussion site known for free-wheeling discussions, is updating its content policy as it tries to be a more welcoming place for everyone.
Internet
Aug 5, 2015
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Hundreds in Mexico protest telecommunications law
Hundreds of students and activists marched in Mexico's capital Tuesday to protest a telecommunications law being debated by the Senate that they say will allow the government to arbitrarily censor Internet content.
Telecom
Apr 23, 2014
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Turkey keeps YouTube ban in place despite court orders
Turkey's government on Thursday said it would keep its block on YouTube in place despite two separate courts ordering the ban be lifted.
Internet
Apr 10, 2014
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