👎 California's Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Social Media Ban | EFFector 38.9
Summary
This article discusses California's proposed social media ban, arguing it could set a dangerous precedent for online censorship and control. It also touches on VPN regulations in Utah and a broader conversation about "disenshittifying" the internet. The EFFector newsletter offers analysis on the intersection of technology, civil liberties, and law.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses government overreach and potential censorship, which is detrimental to online freedoms and thus bad for defenders of digital liberties.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of legislative trends that could impact online freedoms and privacy, even if they appear to be security-focused. Such regulations can set precedents that may be exploited for broader surveillance or censorship, undermining the principles of an open and secure internet.