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.
Study: 58% of UK Businesses Couldn’t Detect a Security Breach Drew Wilson | January 19, 2019 A recent study out from the UK says that 58% of businesses were unable to detect a security breach in IOT devices.
Free Speech Concerns Raised Over UK Anti-Terrorism Legislation Drew Wilson | October 5, 2018 The UK is currently considering anti-terrorism legislation. Provisions in the legislation is raising concerns for online free speech.
Equifax Fined £500,000 Over One of the Worst Data Breaches Ever Drew Wilson | September 21, 2018 The Equifax data breach hit 147 million citizens. Now, Equifax is facing a £500,000 in the UK because of it.
Five Eyes Spy Agencies Demand Backdoors to Encryption Drew Wilson | September 6, 2018 Spy agencies from Canada, the US, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand are demanding services include backdoors to their encryption.
Open Rights Group Scores Victory At Supreme Court Over Site Blocking Drew Wilson | June 21, 2018 UK digital rights organization The Open Rights Group says it has scored a victory at the Supreme Court. ISPs no longer have to bear the costs of site blocking.
