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Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you're all having a great day 🙂
December 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you're all having a great day 🙂
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
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Teens “would lose the freedom to enjoy games and social interaction in the name of safety.”
An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could block under 16s from online games where they can interact or talk with other players.
ORG’s James Baker ⬇️
www.libdemvoice.org/banning-chil...
An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could block under 16s from online games where they can interact or talk with other players.
ORG’s James Baker ⬇️
www.libdemvoice.org/banning-chil...
Banning children from online games, and spying on every device: Why we must oppose Baroness Benjamin’s attack on liberty
Shortly, families across the country will gather to celebrate Christmas. Elves will have been busy making presents for Children, and Santa will be loading his sack. Parents will look forward to the jo...
www.libdemvoice.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Teens “would lose the freedom to enjoy games and social interaction in the name of safety.”
An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could block under 16s from online games where they can interact or talk with other players.
ORG’s James Baker ⬇️
www.libdemvoice.org/banning-chil...
An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could block under 16s from online games where they can interact or talk with other players.
ORG’s James Baker ⬇️
www.libdemvoice.org/banning-chil...
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The Online Safety Act returns to Parliament.
It has enabled iffy age-assurance providers, wrongly censored content and shuttered small sites while doing nothing to tackle the dominance of major platforms.
Tell your MP: attend the debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
It has enabled iffy age-assurance providers, wrongly censored content and shuttered small sites while doing nothing to tackle the dominance of major platforms.
Tell your MP: attend the debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Tell your MP to attend the debate on the Online Safety Act
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Online Safety Act returns to Parliament.
It has enabled iffy age-assurance providers, wrongly censored content and shuttered small sites while doing nothing to tackle the dominance of major platforms.
Tell your MP: attend the debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
It has enabled iffy age-assurance providers, wrongly censored content and shuttered small sites while doing nothing to tackle the dominance of major platforms.
Tell your MP: attend the debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
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These mergers are not about quality, they’re about control. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Best Big Media Merger Is No Merger at All
The state of streaming is... bad. It’s very bad. The first step in wanting to watch anything is a web search: “Where can I stream X?” Then you have to scroll past an AI summary with no answers, and
www.eff.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
These mergers are not about quality, they’re about control. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Call me old-fashioned, but the uptick of preventable illnesses seems a much more pressing issue than the existence of neurodivergence.
Diversity is awesome. Measles is not.
Diversity is awesome. Measles is not.
December 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Call me old-fashioned, but the uptick of preventable illnesses seems a much more pressing issue than the existence of neurodivergence.
Diversity is awesome. Measles is not.
Diversity is awesome. Measles is not.
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ORG is asking the Government, ICO and Ofcom to establish compulsory privacy and security standards for age verification providers to ensure that users’ sensitive data is protected.
Tell your MP to attend the Online Safety Act debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Tell your MP to attend the Online Safety Act debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Tell your MP to attend the debate on the Online Safety Act
Over 550,000 people have petitioned Parliament to repeal the Online Safety Act (OSA), making it one of the largest public expressions of concern about a UK digital law in recent history. An even…
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
ORG is asking the Government, ICO and Ofcom to establish compulsory privacy and security standards for age verification providers to ensure that users’ sensitive data is protected.
Tell your MP to attend the Online Safety Act debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Tell your MP to attend the Online Safety Act debate on 15 December ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
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Age verification goes beyond porn. It includes social media, streaming, dating apps and gaming.
Millions of UK users have to trade their sensitive data to access information, services or support online.
We compromise our identity with no regulatory standards for privacy or security.
We say no!
Millions of UK users have to trade their sensitive data to access information, services or support online.
We compromise our identity with no regulatory standards for privacy or security.
We say no!
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Age verification goes beyond porn. It includes social media, streaming, dating apps and gaming.
Millions of UK users have to trade their sensitive data to access information, services or support online.
We compromise our identity with no regulatory standards for privacy or security.
We say no!
Millions of UK users have to trade their sensitive data to access information, services or support online.
We compromise our identity with no regulatory standards for privacy or security.
We say no!
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The Online Safety Act ushered in an age verification market without regulating providers.
Our open letter calls for this to be corrected ahead of tomorrow's debate. We're supported by the Age Verification Providers Association and 600+ members of the public.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Our open letter calls for this to be corrected ahead of tomorrow's debate. We're supported by the Age Verification Providers Association and 600+ members of the public.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Online Safety Act: Age assurance industry must be regulated
Open Rights Group has written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Liz Kendall MP calling for regulation of age assurance providers operating under the Online Safety Act.
www.openrightsgroup.org
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Online Safety Act ushered in an age verification market without regulating providers.
Our open letter calls for this to be corrected ahead of tomorrow's debate. We're supported by the Age Verification Providers Association and 600+ members of the public.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Our open letter calls for this to be corrected ahead of tomorrow's debate. We're supported by the Age Verification Providers Association and 600+ members of the public.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Happy Saturday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
December 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy Saturday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
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Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?
This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF
www.eff.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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The eVisa scheme is the Windrush scandal on repeat.
Migrants are finding themselves unable to prove their legal right to be in the UK.
But there's a simple solution to this mess: allow physical proof of immigration status.
Write to your MP ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/write-your-m...
Migrants are finding themselves unable to prove their legal right to be in the UK.
But there's a simple solution to this mess: allow physical proof of immigration status.
Write to your MP ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/write-your-m...
Write to your MP: Allow physical proof of immigration status
What's the problem? Until recently, migrants from outside the EU had physical documents to prove that they and their families could live, work or study in the UK. These could be physical cards or…
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The eVisa scheme is the Windrush scandal on repeat.
Migrants are finding themselves unable to prove their legal right to be in the UK.
But there's a simple solution to this mess: allow physical proof of immigration status.
Write to your MP ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/write-your-m...
Migrants are finding themselves unable to prove their legal right to be in the UK.
But there's a simple solution to this mess: allow physical proof of immigration status.
Write to your MP ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/write-your-m...
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Facial recognition is biased. The police know it. The Home Office knows it. And they don't care.
This dangerous, intrusive tech produces more false positives for women, young people and members of ethnic minority groups.
We need Parliamentary scrutiny now!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
This dangerous, intrusive tech produces more false positives for women, young people and members of ethnic minority groups.
We need Parliamentary scrutiny now!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK police forces lobbied to use biased facial recognition technology
Exclusive: System more likely to suggest incorrect matches for images of women and Black people
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Facial recognition is biased. The police know it. The Home Office knows it. And they don't care.
This dangerous, intrusive tech produces more false positives for women, young people and members of ethnic minority groups.
We need Parliamentary scrutiny now!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
This dangerous, intrusive tech produces more false positives for women, young people and members of ethnic minority groups.
We need Parliamentary scrutiny now!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Reposted by Ikkle Gemz Universe
Online age verification isn't like showing ID at a bar. It's more invasive, affects far more transactions, and poses serious privacy, security, and free speech risks that in-person checks never do. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?
This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF
www.eff.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Online age verification isn't like showing ID at a bar. It's more invasive, affects far more transactions, and poses serious privacy, security, and free speech risks that in-person checks never do. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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The Online Safety Act affects freedom of expression.
Its requirements risk the ability of small, non-profit and public-interest websites to operate.
Read the joint briefing from ORG, @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social, @eff.org and @indexoncensorship.org ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
Its requirements risk the ability of small, non-profit and public-interest websites to operate.
Read the joint briefing from ORG, @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social, @eff.org and @indexoncensorship.org ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
Joint Briefing: Petition Debate on Repealing the Online Safety Act
Prepared by UK civil society, digital rights, and open-knowledge organisations.
www.openrightsgroup.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Online Safety Act affects freedom of expression.
Its requirements risk the ability of small, non-profit and public-interest websites to operate.
Read the joint briefing from ORG, @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social, @eff.org and @indexoncensorship.org ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
Its requirements risk the ability of small, non-profit and public-interest websites to operate.
Read the joint briefing from ORG, @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social, @eff.org and @indexoncensorship.org ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
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It’s 4AM and we’re off again! ✈️
In today’s vlog, we’re flying from Orlando to Virginia for Chloe’s November birthday weekend
youtu.be/VSxfWLX_1kQ
#TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #FallAdventure #JetBlue #VirginiaTravel #BirthdayWeekend #themeparkbazza #AutumnVibes
In today’s vlog, we’re flying from Orlando to Virginia for Chloe’s November birthday weekend
youtu.be/VSxfWLX_1kQ
#TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #FallAdventure #JetBlue #VirginiaTravel #BirthdayWeekend #themeparkbazza #AutumnVibes
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s 4AM and we’re off again! ✈️
In today’s vlog, we’re flying from Orlando to Virginia for Chloe’s November birthday weekend
youtu.be/VSxfWLX_1kQ
#TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #FallAdventure #JetBlue #VirginiaTravel #BirthdayWeekend #themeparkbazza #AutumnVibes
In today’s vlog, we’re flying from Orlando to Virginia for Chloe’s November birthday weekend
youtu.be/VSxfWLX_1kQ
#TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #FallAdventure #JetBlue #VirginiaTravel #BirthdayWeekend #themeparkbazza #AutumnVibes
I've not long finished Neighbours, and yes, I cried. I can't believe it's all over again. They definitely left it open, so part of me hopes one day it'll be back in some sort of form...😭 #Neighbours #SaveNeighbours #SaveNeighboursAgain #BringBackNeighbours
December 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I've not long finished Neighbours, and yes, I cried. I can't believe it's all over again. They definitely left it open, so part of me hopes one day it'll be back in some sort of form...😭 #Neighbours #SaveNeighbours #SaveNeighboursAgain #BringBackNeighbours
This year's been extremely tough for me health-wise, & one thing that has got me through it is Neighbours. I can't believe we are losing such a popular show again, and I won't have it to help me through this tough time anymore. 😭 #Neighbours #SaveNeighbours #SaveNeighboursAgain #BringBackNeighbours
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This year's been extremely tough for me health-wise, & one thing that has got me through it is Neighbours. I can't believe we are losing such a popular show again, and I won't have it to help me through this tough time anymore. 😭 #Neighbours #SaveNeighbours #SaveNeighboursAgain #BringBackNeighbours
Happy Thursday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Happy Thursday, everyone! I hope you all have a great day 🙂
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Juries are a crucial check on the abuse of power.
The government must not roll back jury trials.
Doing so will result in automated injustice as the criminal justice system looks towards crime-predicting tech and algorithmic decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
The government must not roll back jury trials.
Doing so will result in automated injustice as the criminal justice system looks towards crime-predicting tech and algorithmic decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
Defending Trial by Jury
Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has announced plans to drastically reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales.
www.openrightsgroup.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Juries are a crucial check on the abuse of power.
The government must not roll back jury trials.
Doing so will result in automated injustice as the criminal justice system looks towards crime-predicting tech and algorithmic decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
The government must not roll back jury trials.
Doing so will result in automated injustice as the criminal justice system looks towards crime-predicting tech and algorithmic decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
Reposted by Ikkle Gemz Universe
UK police forces knew they were using biased facial recognition technology for the last year.
This is because forces were unhappy that the more accurate version produced fewer potential suspects.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
This is because forces were unhappy that the more accurate version produced fewer potential suspects.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK police forces lobbied to use biased facial recognition technology
Exclusive: System more likely to suggest incorrect matches for images of women and Black people
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
UK police forces knew they were using biased facial recognition technology for the last year.
This is because forces were unhappy that the more accurate version produced fewer potential suspects.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
This is because forces were unhappy that the more accurate version produced fewer potential suspects.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The UK's age verification rollout has been chaotic. “What we are really doing is building surveillance infrastructure around accessing information online,” EFF’s Paige Collings told @techpolicypress.bsky.social. www.techpolicy.press/age-verific...
Age Verification Is Locking Trans People Out of the Internet | TechPolicy.Press
Experts tell Dia Kayyali and Jasmine Mithani that age verification, sold as a fix for kids’ online safety, expands surveillance and deepens discrimination.
techpolicy.press
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The UK's age verification rollout has been chaotic. “What we are really doing is building surveillance infrastructure around accessing information online,” EFF’s Paige Collings told @techpolicypress.bsky.social. www.techpolicy.press/age-verific...
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From dodgy age verification to censorship, the Online Safety Act has gone wrong.
That's why over 500k people have told the government to think again.
MPs will debate this petition on 15 December.
Tell your MP to turn up for our digital rights ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
That's why over 500k people have told the government to think again.
MPs will debate this petition on 15 December.
Tell your MP to turn up for our digital rights ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Tell your MP to attend the debate on the Online Safety Act
Over 550,000 people have petitioned Parliament to repeal or reform the Online Safety Act (OSA), making it one of the largest public expressions of concern about a UK digital law in recent history.
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
From dodgy age verification to censorship, the Online Safety Act has gone wrong.
That's why over 500k people have told the government to think again.
MPs will debate this petition on 15 December.
Tell your MP to turn up for our digital rights ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
That's why over 500k people have told the government to think again.
MPs will debate this petition on 15 December.
Tell your MP to turn up for our digital rights ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
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Losing anonymity online “means that personal private data is able to be collected and retained and stored and breached, maybe used by bad actors linking your identity to the sites that you visit online,” EFF’s Molly Buckley told @MichiganPublic.bsky.social. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-go...
Michigan bill would require parental consent for teens on social media
Michigan lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require major social media platforms to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for anyone under 18.
www.michiganpublic.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Losing anonymity online “means that personal private data is able to be collected and retained and stored and breached, maybe used by bad actors linking your identity to the sites that you visit online,” EFF’s Molly Buckley told @MichiganPublic.bsky.social. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-go...