#Australia Is Concerned It Can’t Stop “Misinformation” in Private Conversations

Australia’s authorities have updated their “misinformation code” but remain unhappy that large end-to-end encrypted apps are still not “regulated” in a way they would find satisfactory.

That’s despite the fact the “update” does what various governments like the most – leave a lot of room to interpret the rules as best suits them. Thus harm is now communication that represents “serious and credible” threat. And the previous definition is that this threat must also be imminent – however, that is no longer included in the wording.

The code in question, published late last month, is said to be “voluntary” and concerns combating whatever’s flagged as “disinformation and misinformation” – but now the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is making it clear that it is not nearly enough.

Currently, the “voluntary” reference has to do with the Digital Industry Group Inc (DIGI) and its members, such as Apple, Google, Facebook (Meta), TikTok and Twitter, “self-regulating” in a bid to find common ground with Australia’s government and avoid negative consequences to their business.

But now the regulator said that while the update is welcome, the work to gain powers necessary to force social media platforms to turn over data will continue.

At stake here are these companies revealing to state authorities how they fight against “misinformation,” and also, “how they respond to complaints.” Specifically, the push is to make those behind social media hand over information about “posts and audience.”

And that, in turn, the government claims, is necessary in its decision-making process, when it comes to making sure laws dealing with “misinformation” are ever stricter.

ACMA is particularly concerned with what they see as the lack of a “robust” framework that would expand the code to “cover the propagation of mis- and disinformation on messaging services that facilitate large-scale group messaging,” the regulator told Guardian Australia.

The article mentions WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger in particular in this context – and tries to back up the case for the need to access data from these apps by mentioning “false rumors about child abduction spreading in India through WhatsApp,” and, “the death tax scare campaign at the 2019 election” in Australia.

In addition to wanting the “voluntary” code to become more stringent consequences-wise – as it becomes more loosely worded – ACMA wants “reserve powers” for itself to bring about future codes that would be binding.

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How to Backup your Degoogled Phone.

Many of you may not have backed up your phone the typical way for privacy reasons.

However most people don't want to lose all the data if they lose or break their phone.

There is a great solution to this:
Local & encrypted backup using seedvault.
It requires nothing but a USB drive and 15 minutes of your time.

You will need:
- 30% or more battery remaining.
- A USB-C ThumbDrive, 32gb or more.
Which can easily be found in many retail stores.
OR
- A regular USB Thumbdrive of sufficient capacity and a USB-A to C adapter.


Steps:
1. Plug in usb
2. Go to Settings>System>Backup
3. You will be prompted to write down a 12 word Recovery Code aka a SeedPhrase.
3a. (if you are not, hit 'Recovery Code' and then 'Generate new code' and then write down your new 12 word password)

This will be how you unlock your backup whilst restoring it so keep it safe!

4. Select the usb drive and then your backup options. include files and pictures if desired.

⚠️ Please note that seedvault is primarily for backing up sms&call history, contacts, settings, app layout and installed apps with their data if possible. The file / media backup functionality is experimental, so best you backup your photos and things manually onto a pc or the usb stick.

5. Hit the top right button and select backup now if it hasnt started already, wait till it is complete before ejecting.

You can view the progress in the notification menu, (drag down from the top of the screen). (Be sure to turn off Do not disturb to see it.)

Done! Now it wont be so inconvenient if you lose or break your device 🙂

Also please note you can only restore this kind of backup onto degoogled phones. it is useful for upgrading to a new device or if you choose to reset your phone.

Bank Failures 🚨 All By Design?! 👀 (Fed’s Centralizing US Banking System! 🏦)

In this important video, we explore what the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, is potentially trying to orchestrate to execute one of the most heinous power grabs in US history... Let’s jump in!

This video does a great job at explaining the playbook Problem-Reaction-Solution strategy being used right now to bring about the dystopian CBDCs.

Be aware aurora store is experiencing an issue right now where you cannot search for particular apps.
The developers are working on it..

my workaround is below

Here is my temporary workaround:

Press and hold Aurora Store
Press App Info
Select 'Open by default'
And make sure to add the two supported links:
(play.google.com & market.android.com)

Next, to download an app of choice usually found on google play;
open your web browser
then search (APPNAME + Playstore App)

Clicking a playstore app link should open the Aurora Store automatically where you will be able to hit download/install

If this does not work, Try updating aurora store and try a different browser.

if it still does not work, please wait for the Aurora Store update to fix the problem.

The post below demonstrates the fix.

Here's a video demonstrating the bug workaround explained above

Search for apps via browser and open results in Aurora.

Open links in apps must be enabled browser-side. If configured correctly, you will be able to select Aurora in the dropdown menu.

Invidious is a third-party proxy service that allows users to watch YouTube videos without being tracked or seeing advertisements.

It is an open source project hosted by individuals all over the world.

Here is a list of all the best instances you can use for free:
https://redirect.invidious.io

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The video above is an expose' on google that is now heavily censored from the internet. i happened to have had it downloaded..

Google, Apple, and other major tech giants operating on your device have been gathering your personal information.

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If your device supports 5G and you would like to disable it (which is recommended for various reasons including the current unreliability, EMF exposure and privacy concerns) you can by following these simples steps:

📲 Open your device Settings > Tap Network and Internet > Tap 'SIMs' > Scroll to 'Preferred network type' > Select 4G

You can also simply search 'Preferred network type' within the settings app.

Done! ✅🙂

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