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First thoughts on the revised Online Safety Bill
The publication of a revised Online Safety Bill, last Thursday, was an important milestone. It’s taken quite a while to get here - almost...
Stephen Kinsella
Mar 22, 20224 min read
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Further reflections on the Joint Committee report on the Draft Online Safety Bill
Having now had more time to study the report, here are some further reflections on what we consider to be its most significant proposals.
Stephen Kinsella
Jan 7, 20229 min read
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Petitions Committee evidence session
This week, Clean Up The Internet was invited to give evidence to the House Of Commons Petitions Committee, as part of their inquiry into...
Stephen Kinsella
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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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...
David Babbs
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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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
David Babbs
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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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
Stephen Kinsella
Jan 26, 20215 min read
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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!
David Babbs
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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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...
Stephen Kinsella
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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New report from HOPE not hate re Online Harms
Earlier this month, anti-extremism group HOPE not hate published a new report, titled "A BETTER WEB: regulating to reduce far-right hate...
David Babbs
Nov 23, 20206 min read
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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
Oct 26, 20205 min read
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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
David Babbs
Sep 17, 20204 min read
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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
Jun 12, 20202 min read
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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
Mar 1, 20203 min read
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A round-up of developments relevant to the UK Online Harms agenda
A lot's been happening re Online Harms in the UK recently. Here's a summary of the main developments we've spotted.
David Babbs
Feb 7, 20208 min read
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A breakdown of election manifesto promises on laws to stop online harms
The UK’s main political parties have now published their 2019 General Election manifestos. All of them have included some form of...
David Babbs
Nov 28, 20193 min read
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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....
skinsella1
Jul 2, 20191 min read
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