UK Online Safety Bill Rolls Canada’s Online Harms and Australia’s Anti-Encryption into One Disaster Drew Wilson | August 6, 2022 In the global competition of which country can come up with the worst bill, the UK’s Online Safety Bill is certainly a contender.
UK’s Anti-Encryption Ad Campaign Continues to Draw Backlash Drew Wilson | January 27, 2022 The UK’s effort to turn public opinion against encryption is continuing to draw backlash.
Next UK Online Safety Bill to Be Even Tougher, Culture Secretary Says Drew Wilson | November 26, 2021 The Online Safety bill represented a serious risk to free speech. Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries says it’s going to be tougher next time.
UK Online Safety Bill Raises Concerns About Freedom of Expression Drew Wilson | November 19, 2021 The UK is proposing a so-called “Online Safety Bill” aimed at tackling harmful content. This has many worried about free speech.
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks £18 Billion Following EasyJet Breach Drew Wilson | May 31, 2020 A class action lawsuit was filed against EasyJet. The suit is in response to the data breach that occurred at EasyJet.
Open Rights Group: Internet Censorship “Doesn’t Work” Drew Wilson | July 18, 2019 As different governments push for Internet censorship for a variety of reasons, the Open Rights Group is pointing out that such ideas don’t work.
Marriott Hotels Faces £99 million Fine Over Data Breach Drew Wilson | July 16, 2019 Marriott Hotels is facing even more legal action from the 2018 data breach. The company is facing a £99 million fine from UK authorities.
UK Porn Filter Delayed Another 6 Months After Failing to Inform EU Drew Wilson | June 24, 2019 The notorious UK porn filter is being delayed again. This time, it’s for another 6 months after they forgot to tell Europe.
UK’s Plan to Weaken Encryption Condemned Across Civil Society Drew Wilson | June 10, 2019 The war on encryption is taking a serious turn in the UK. Now, civil rights groups are condemning the proposal to weaken security.
BBFC Admits Porn Filter is Useless In Face of VPNs Drew Wilson | April 21, 2019 The BBFC, the UK’s designated Internet porn regulator, is admitting that VPNs will circumvent the UKs Internet age verification system.
