If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The Russian government is employing an increasingly strict approach to manage and rein in the digital freedom its citizens have enjoyed in recent years by introducing a ban on VPN services. The embargo‚ poised to be enforced this month‚ targets not just VPN ads but also websites offering advice on how to navigate around the country’s censorship barriers. Related: Russia Widens Its VPN Block This clampdown appears to signify one of the most recent moves in a long-term strategy aimed at curbing access to information from outside Russia‚ effectively insulating its internet users while simultaneously beefing up the government’s surveillance prowess. Consequently‚ VPNs‚ which could be perceived as one of the last resort tools available to Russians for tapping into international viewpoints‚ are being denied to the users. VPNs‚ shorthand for Virtual Private Networks‚ essentially establish a secure digital conduit that endows internet users with privacy protections. They make this feasible by encrypting the internet connection‚ thus obstructing external viewers from prying into individuals’ online activities. Beyond dodging government-imposed censorship‚ VPNs are vital tools used by modern internet users for securing their sensitive data‚ accessing geographically limited content‚ and promoting private browsing devoid of tracking. It appears that the Russian government’s hardened stance on VPN services transcends the basic desire to just restrain freedom of speech. Since VPNs allow internet users to maintain their privacy‚ Russia’s actions will hinder access to online privacy in the country. The post Russia Rolls Out VPN Ban Nationwide appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. You’ve heard about the United Nations (UN)‚ and you’ve heard about its‚ at this point‚ let’s call it for brevity – “unofficial globalist elite mirror” – the World Economic Forum (WEF). But are you aware of the OECD? That’s an acronym for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 38 of the world’s richest countries – out of some 193 UN member states – are currently its members‚ according to available information. And guess what this “elite” group of countries is now hot and bothered about? Economic progress‚ greater well-being of citizens in those states‚ concerned about improving their everyday lives? Well you’d have guessed wrong. Apparently – it’s “disinformation” that’s top of OECD agenda right now. Yes – this by-and-large phony and intentionally amplified “online war” – has reached some of the deepest levels of capitalist thought and organizational structures. What that tells us is exactly what it appears it does – but let’s see what the OECD is saying. The need to tackle “disinformation” is urgent. Not‚ say – inflation. No. It’s “disinformation.” By playing into the by now tired “dis/misinformation” fearmongering – essentially at this time a purely ideologically-driven show – how on earth is anyone supposedly to bring economic benefit to their citizens? Says OECD: “Threats” – addressed in the “Facts not Fake: Tackling Disinformation‚ Strengthening Information Integrity” document – range from “public health to national security.” That’s a “definition” so very‚ very broad – does it cover one’s dog’s tonsillitis? Sounds like it might very well might. All joking aside‚ it’s good to know that the OECD is a part of this game. The big picture – sucking in all manner of previously-thought-of as neutral organizations into the same “matrix” is really the treasure trove of information. But – if you’d like to how OECD rationalized its “report” – this is the wording: “Governments need to ensure that their policies are coordinated‚ evidence-based‚ and regularly evaluated to measure their effectiveness.” Sounds – well‚ sound. But what does it actually mean? A hint is what’s happening in Ireland. OECD was eager to stress the country’s Future of Media Commission recommendations‚ as well as the governemt there pushing the “Be Media Smart” campaign as a way to “provide guidance on how to check the accuracy and reliability of information.” Looks like the OECD is now in the “fact-checking” business. The post Influential Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Demands Urgent Action To Tackle “Disinformation” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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