Online abuse

Online Safety Bill second reading - our briefing to MPs

David Babbs

Apr 19, 20221 min read

Online Safety Bill second reading - our briefing to MPs

This afternoon is a significant milestone in the passage of the Online Safety Bill, with 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. Here is a brie

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Growing parliamentary support for solutions to the misuse of anonymity on social media

David Babbs

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Growing parliamentary support for solutions to the misuse of anonymity on social media

Clean Up The Internet took part in a very encouraging meeting in parliament last week, to discuss proportionate solutions to problems...

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Reflections on the draft Online Safety Bill

Stephen Kinsella

Jul 12, 20213 min read

Reflections on the draft Online Safety Bill

There’s much to welcome in the UK government's publication of a draft Online Safety Bill. It’s been a long time now since the publication...

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Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?

David Babbs

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?

The government’s planned Online Safety Bill needs to include powers for the new regulator, Ofcom, to require Social Media Platforms to act t

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A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans

David Babbs

Dec 19, 20201 min read

A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans

Here’s a compilation of some of the analysis which we’ve found most useful so far. Other recommendations would be gratefully received!

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First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms

Stephen Kinsella

Dec 16, 20204 min read

First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms

We welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...

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New “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflections

David Babbs

Oct 26, 20205 min read

New “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflections

Last week, Demos published some valuable new research which presents “a snapshot of public opinion” towards Online Harms.

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Important new research published by Glitch - some quick reflections

David Babbs

Sep 17, 20204 min read

Important new research published by Glitch - some quick reflections

Last week Glitch and the End Violence Against Women Coalition published a powerful new report, which should be essential reading for anyone

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Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up

David Babbs

Jul 31, 20207 min read

Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up

The UK parliament has now broken for summer recess, so it’s a good time for another round-up of latest developments in parliament. From...

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Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown

David Babbs

May 18, 20206 min read

Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown

The pandemic has reinforced the importance and urgency of tackling Online Harms.

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Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation

David Babbs

Mar 1, 20203 min read

Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation

Here's a non-exhaustive, un-ordered list of other organisations and individuals whose work in this area we are aware of, respect, and...

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Academic research about anonymity, online disinhibition, trolling and abuse

David Babbs

Oct 18, 201915 min read

Academic research about anonymity, online disinhibition, trolling and abuse

A non-exhaustive list of academic works exploring the relationship between anonymity, online disinhibition, and online harms such as trollin

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Anonymous online abuse is a threat to freedom of speech

Robert McLeod

Aug 7, 20192 min read

Anonymous online abuse is a threat to freedom of speech

So much of our democratic way of life depends on reasonable, courteous and informed debate and discussion. We speak and argue with people...

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Our response to the "Online Harms" white paper

skinsella1

Jul 2, 20191 min read

Our response to the "Online Harms" white paper

In April 2019, the UK government published an "Online Harms" White Paper, and launched a consultation seeking feedback on its proposals....

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Stephen Kinsella

Jun 30, 20192 min read

Why I'm founding Clean Up the Internet

Over the past few years I regularly had conversations with friends and colleagues regarding what we saw as a steep decline in the level of...

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