This post was first published on 23 April 2022
Here is a story from the EU that goes hand-in-hand with the UK Government’s Online Safety legislation:
Update 26 4 April 2022
With the news this morning that Elon Musk’s will be Twitter’s new owner and his well publicised position that the platform must be a forum for free speech with out restrictions – there will be interesting times ahead!
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn – BBC News
Elon Musk buys Twitter: How will the platform change? – BBC News
Elon Musk, world’s richest man, reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44bn | Twitter | The Guardian
Let’s remember free speech is something we enjoy in this country as do many others around the world, however free speech is not the right so say what you want, without consequences. When that free speech over steps what is acceptable then actions should be taken to protect the innocent and vulnerable.
You cannot win – one person’s privacy is other’s “stifling free speech” – Smart Thinking Solutions
Further Reading
Online Safety Bill articles (Smart Thinking Solutions)
Online Safety Act publications – Parliamentary Bills – UK Parliament
Smart Thinking Solutions supports this UK Government initiative:
Let’s stop abuse together – Stop Abuse Together (campaign.gov.uk)
