Cyber

Olympic Boxing Champion Khelif Takes Legal Action Against Cyber Harassment Amid Gender Controversy

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Paris, France – Olympic boxing champion Sarah Khelif has recently taken legal action after becoming the target of severe online harassment, according to her attorney. The harassment began subsequent to debates that emerged around the gender identification policies in sports, swaying public opinion and sparking widespread discussion. This legal move comes as a significant step in combatting online abuse, which athletes, particularly female and those from the LGBTQ+ community, often face. The act of harassment intensified following Khelif’s statements on the subject, leading to her decision to file a complaint with national authorities. Her lawyer, … Read more

Malaysia’s New Cyber Law Stirs Debate Over Freedom of Speech and Online Anonymity Amid Calls for Stricter Social Media Regulation

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Minister of Communications, has recently intensified his criticism of major online platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, and X, for their inconsistent efforts to control scams, cyberbullying, and the spread of child exploitation materials. This push has highlighted his broader concerns about the harmful content proliferating on these networks, which are among the most used in the country. The Malaysian government’s incipient proposal to bring new cyber laws has raised significant concerns regarding freedom of expression. Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen has described the initiative as haste and … Read more