‘So vague, it invites abuse’: how Twitter’s new privacy policy helps the far right

The policy meant to tackle doxxing on the platform has left many anti-fascist activists locked out of their accounts

How could a policy intended to protect against doxxing and harassment go so wrong, so quickly?

Last week, Twitter announced it would start penalizing users who tweet “private media”, or images of other users shared without their consent, “that is not available elsewhere online as a tool to harass, intimidate and reveal the identities of individuals”.

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The policy meant to tackle doxxing on the platform has left many anti-fascist activists locked out of their accounts
How could a policy intended to protect against doxxing and harassment go so wrong, so quickly?
Last week, Twitter announced it would start penalizing users who tweet “private media”, or images of other users shared without their consent, “that is not available elsewhere online as a tool to harass, intimidate and reveal the identities of individuals”. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian

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