I do not think the current version of the UK Government’s Draft Online Safety Bill is very good as it removes our right to use encrypted communications, knowing that they can not be decrypted. This solution does not address the issue the Government is selling the bill on – child safety from paedophiles.
Here is a link to the articles I have written explaining my point of view:
Online Safety Bill – Smart Thinking Solutions
However there are parts of the bill that I support, especially the sections of the bill addressing online abuse:
UK Draft Online Safety Bill – the good side of the bill – Smart Thinking Solutions
If these parts of the bill pass then it would help address the issues of online abuse outlined in Veronica Combs article in TechRepublic:
Why a safe metaverse is a must and how to build welcoming virtual worlds | TechRepublic
Have a read of her article before you get caught up in the forthcoming Meta (Facebook) tidal wave of their Metaverse.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
