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#GDPR : what could possibly go wrong?
▻https://diasp.eu/p/7698882

#GDPR : what could possibly go wrong?

It turns out that Internet regulations such as GDPR very hardly can cover every aspect/protocol, just because of the nature of Internet : it is not designed to be limited to a few set of protocols.

Clearly, the main goal is to put pressure on the major centralized/proprietary platforms that make a living of collecting and exploiting personal data, and the the little sisters that make use of the same business model.

Of course, users must be able to master the usage of their digital footprints/tracks they generate. Digital identity is now so closely tied to physical identitiy, it is not just about an ip address. So GDPR requirements for minimum data collecting and security culture around it are very important.

However, now for those that use (...)

Tanzania introduces $930 fee for bloggers, surveillance cameras in internet cafes - CNN
▻https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/12/africa/tanzania-blogging-internet-freedoms-africa/index.html

As part of sweeping new internet regulations, the Tanzanian government has introduced a $930 fee for those wanting to have an online blog, giving the authorities unprecedented control over the internet.

The government now requires all bloggers to pay the annual fee and register before they begin publishing material.

The state-run Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) said in a statement bloggers and content providers have until May 5 to complete the application process.

It’s not just bloggers affected by the provisions, but online radio stations, online streaming platforms, online forums, social media users and internet cafes.

Bloggers are asked to provide a lengthy list of details, including share capital, tax certificates, estimated investments and other information to secure accreditation.

The legislation, officially known as the Electronic and Postal Communications (Online Content) Regulations 2018, also sets out a series of prohibited content, including “content that causes annoyance... or leads to public disorder.”

Additionally, internet cafes are required to install surveillance cameras.

Breaking these stipulations permits the regulatory authorities to revoke licenses.

Local newspapers have reported that the government has introduced the regulations to curb “moral decadence.”

Turkish parliaments passes stringent Internet regulation
▻http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/turkish-parliaments-passes-stringent-internet-regulation

Turkey’s parliament approved changes to a law regulating use of the Internet late on Wednesday, enabling authorities to block access to web pages for violations of privacy that critics say will limit freedom of speech. Parliament, where Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party has a majority, voted in favor of the articles, which allow the telecommunications authority to block access to material within four hours without obtaining a prior court order. read more

#Internet_freedom #Top_News #turkey

Turkish parliament to debate « Orwellian » Internet regulation
▻http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/turkish-parliament-debate-orwellian-internet-regulation

Turkish MPs will debate Wednesday new Internet legislation portrayed by the government as shielding the young from dangerous material but which critics say is a further erosion of personal freedom in the aspiring EU member. The proposals follow reforms that detractors say hurt the independence of the judiciary and come as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan tries to contain a deeply damaging corruption probe implicating his inner circle. read more

#Top_News #turkey