In May 2021, Meta, the Canadian-based tech giant, announced it has started blocking news content in Canada in a dramatic move to challenge publishers. This unprecedented move marks the beginning of what is likely to be a long-running legal battle between tech companies and media organizations over the right to publish content. Meta, which has… Continue reading Meta starts blocking the news in Canada — its latest standoff with publishers
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Russia is blocking encrypted email startup Skiff
On Tuesday, March 16th, Russian authorities blocked access to encrypted email startup Skiff. This is just the latest effort by the Kremlin to gain greater control over digital communications within the country. Skiff is a secure email system developed by Parus Technology, which was founded by a group of security professionals from Moscow. The company… Continue reading Russia is blocking encrypted email startup Skiff