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Rethinking Platform Design and Accountability to Combat TFGBV in Africa

Rethinking Platform Design and Accountability to Combat TFGBV in Africa

By Alice Aparo | Africa’s rapid digitalisation, spanning e-commerce, online services, and digital infrastructure, has been accompanied by a persistent rise of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). African women and girls are exposed … Continue reading Rethinking Platform Design and Accountability to Combat TFGBV in Africa The post Rethinking Platform Design and Accountability...
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14 May 2026 | CIPESA Afrique
Alleged Dream Market admin arrested in Germany after US indictment

Alleged Dream Market admin arrested in Germany after US indictment

Court documents said Dream Market was launched in 2013 by Owe Martin Andresen and others before becoming one of the biggest criminal marketplaces online.
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13 May 2026 | The Record International
European Commission head pushes creation of new law delaying teens’ social media access

European Commission head pushes creation of new law delaying teens’ social media access

The comments come as several European countries, including Spain, Greece, Norway, France, Denmark, Turkey and the Netherlands have said they are considering or are implementing age verification protocols to restrict young teens from accessing social media platforms.
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13 May 2026 | The Record International
Help EFF Solve an Issue That's Bigger than Creepy Ads

Help EFF Solve an Issue That's Bigger than Creepy Ads

Millions of people around the world use EFF's Privacy Badger. This browser extension blocks the hidden trackers that twist your web browsing into a commodity for Big Tech, advertisers, scammers, and data brokers. But did you know that we’re trying to solve an issue that’s even bigger than creepy ads and user...
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13 May 2026 | EFF Amérique N.
The Science is Not Settled: How Weak Evidence is Fueling a National Push to Ban Social Media for Youth

The Science is Not Settled: How Weak Evidence is Fueling a National Push to Ban Social Media for Youth

As statehouses ramp up for 2026, we’re seeing a familiar and concerning trend of lawmakers rushing to regulate the internet based on shockingly shaky science. From the California State Assembly to the Massachusetts and Minnesota legislatures, a wave of bills is crashing against the digital lives of young people, with...
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13 May 2026 | EFF Amérique N.
UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul

UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul

The proposed reforms, outlined in briefing documents published alongside the King’s Speech opening a new parliamentary session, would update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 as part of a broader national security package focused on cybercrime and digital threats.
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13 May 2026 | The Record International
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