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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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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...
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...
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
Stephen Kinsella
Jan 26, 20215 min read
Some reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymity
Being banned, or having your content removed, is only one form of exclusion from social media currently threatening Freedom of Expression
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!
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...
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.
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...
David Babbs
Jun 12, 20202 min read
New research: anonymous Twitter accounts fuelled the spread of Coronavirus 5G conspiracy theories
Clean up the Internet publishes a new report today detailing research which indicates that anonymous Twitter accounts played a...
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.
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...
David Babbs
Dec 18, 201912 min read
Academic research about anonymity, inauthenticity, and misinformation
A non-exhaustive list of academic works exploring the relationship between anonymity, inauthentic accounts, lack of effective verification
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
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...
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....
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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