UK Free Speech and Encryption under attack

The exceptions are telling. The UK’s new proposed censors at OFCOM are making it clear they’ll never enforce against corporate media concerns; it’s only small media creators, activists, citizen journalists, and everyday users who will be subject to the extra scrutiny and accompanying punishments. 

Joe Mullin – www.eff.org – AUGUST 5, 2022

Here is a “weekend read” from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) looking at the Conservative Government’s Online Safety bill and what it means for the ordinary law abiding citizen:

The UK Online Safety Bill Attacks Free Speech and Encryption | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)

Further Reading

Online Safety Bill articles (Smart Thinking Solutions)

Online Safety Act publications – Parliamentary Bills – UK Parliament

UK’s Draft Online Safety Bill Raises Serious Concerns Around Freedom of Expression | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)