CJFE concerned by Russian ban on digital security technologies and VPNs
CJFE is deeply concerned by the recent Russian ban on technologies that facilitate access to an open internet and communication tools that allow for private online conversations. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation on July 29 that makes it illegal to access proxy servers and Virtual Private Networds (VPNs), which reroute internet traffic so that users can circumvent state-censored content and avoid surveillance. These measures will come into effect on November 1, a few months before Vladimir Putin will be seeking re-election for another six-year term.
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CJFE deeply concerned by erosion of press freedom rights in U.S.
CJFE is deeply concerned by a suggestion made by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the federal government might reconsider federal policies that currently prevent compelling journalists to divulge information about confidential sources. This is a transparent and ham-fisted attempt to blame the media for a series of voluntary leaks which have originated from within the faltering Trump administration over the past few months.
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CJFE condemns Israeli plans to close Al Jazeera
CJFE condemns the government of Israel’s plans to revoke media credentials from Al Jazeera journalists, close the network’s office in Jerusalem, and pull broadcasts from local cable and satellite providers. The move is an unacceptable assault on press freedom in Israel and an implicit threat against any critic of government policy.
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Call for Nominations: Code of Silence 2017
The Canadian Association of Journalists, the Centre for Free Expression, News Media Canada and the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression are inviting nominations for the Code of Silence Award for outstanding achievement in government secrecy. The award will be given annually in each of four categories -- federal, provincial, municipal and police services – starting this fall.
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