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 …
UK Draft Online Safety Bill – the good side of the bill
It is not all bad for the government’s draft Online Safety Bill. It will contain provisions to make Big Tech remove hateful, threatening or knowingly false content from their platforms and the fines for failing to do so reflect the huge profits these companies make from hosting any content their …
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Another attack on privacy in the name of protecting children
PROTECTING CHILDREN IS A VITAL THING WE MUST ALL DO I just wanted to get that out there first. I support any effective move and law that makes that goal a reality. DBS checks on people who will work with children and vulnerable people and education in the community are …
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China’s Burner Phone Winter Games
With the Olympics now underway I came across one final story that discusses the issues that arise when visiting a country when the state monitors and controls your internet activity and access. China’s Winter Olympics Are the Burner Phone Games | WIRED UK If you think this has nothing to …
You must be accountable for your privacy decisions
“Do not make decisions about privacy unless you are equipped to do so” This means before entering into any deal that involves the sharing of information, you are accountable for, make sure the correct technical questions have been have been answered correctly. If you cannot ask them and if you …
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