If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Alexandre de Moraes, a Supreme Court justice in Brazil, has modified his harsh stance on using VPNs to access X, though he is keeping speech restrictions in place. These VPN measures were part of a broader conflict involving tech platforms and censorship, centered around Elon Musk’s social media network, X, which was blocked under Moraes’ orders for failing to comply with censorship demands and to appoint a legal representative in the country. The court had initially banned users from using VPN services to access X. VPNs shield users’ identities by hiding their IP addresses. This action placed Brazil in the same league as countries known for open and stringent controls over internet freedom, such as China and Russia, and those that ban VPNs completely, like Iran and Iraq. The revision in the policy was posted on the Supreme Court’s website, temporarily halting these restrictions and allowing X Brazil to argue its position. The alteration in the directive comes amidst a broader dialogue on the implications of digital surveillance and censorship in a country that views itself as a robust democracy. The imposition of a daily fine of R$ 50,000 (approximately $8,000) for individuals circumventing the ban via VPNs aims to ensure adherence to judicial orders. This legal skirmish between Musk and Brazilian authorities escalated when Moraes not only suspended operations of X but also froze Starlink assets, a key internet service provider. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post VPN Reprieve in Brazil: Supreme Court Eases VPN Ban, Still Restricts Speech appeared first on Reclaim The Net.