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The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban 

A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this week. This case has implications that extend beyond the US and a single app. It affects the security and livelihoods of millions and raises concerns about the future of a free and open Internet. This action could establish a troubling precedent, undermining the principles of a globally connected Internet—one that is

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Techxit: The UK Declares Its Exit from the High-Tech Startup World

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Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online

Policymakers are proposing laws that will weaken encryption.
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Two Things the US Should Do to Protect the Internet and the Security of Billions of People Online

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A Safer Internet Starts with More Encryption

Security is crucial to a safer Internet, and the only way towards a safer Internet is to take encryption off the debate table ...
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UK Online Safety Bill Set to Weaken Encryption and Put UK Internet Users At Risk

The Internet Society joins the UK England Chapter in calling for a redraft of the UK’s Online Safety Bill so that it protects strong encryption and recognises its vital role ...