The Ofcom Files, Part 4: Ofcom Rides Again
6 days ago
- #censorship
- #First Amendment
- #GRANITE Act
- Ofcom continues its attempts to enforce UK censorship laws extraterritorially on Americans.
- The GRANITE Act, inspired by Ofcom's actions, is being considered at the federal level in the U.S. to shield against foreign censorship.
- Preston Byrne asserts that 4chan will not comply with Ofcom's 'age assurance' rules, citing First Amendment protections for anonymity.
- Byrne emphasizes cooperation with law enforcement on child safety but refuses to work with Ofcom, labeling it a censorship agency.
- The letter underscores the importance of protecting American internet freedom from foreign overreach, with hopes pinned on the GRANITE Act.