Techie Fairy
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PC repair gal with over 40 years in the industry, 31 of those as my own boss.
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When platforms are forced to block “anything that might harm kids,” the result is overreach. A real rights-respecting solution to keeping people safe online is one that's built on user control, privacy, and smart design, not censorship. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Blocking Access to Harmful Content Will Not Protect Children Online,
The UK is having a moment. In late July, new rules took effect that require all online services available in the UK to assess whether they host content considered harmful to children, and if so,
www.eff.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When platforms are forced to block “anything that might harm kids,” the result is overreach. A real rights-respecting solution to keeping people safe online is one that's built on user control, privacy, and smart design, not censorship. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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The Data Bill has gone back to Parliament over an amendment for public bodies to record people's “sex at birth”.
This would forcibly out trans people, exposing them to discrimination in data-driven decisions.
It's data protection law without the protection.
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/data-bi...
This would forcibly out trans people, exposing them to discrimination in data-driven decisions.
It's data protection law without the protection.
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/data-bi...
Data Bill: First They Came for Trans People
On May 12, the Data (Use and Access) Bill, also known as the UK data protection reform, came back to the House of Lords for what was supposed to be its final stage.
www.openrightsgroup.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The Data Bill has gone back to Parliament over an amendment for public bodies to record people's “sex at birth”.
This would forcibly out trans people, exposing them to discrimination in data-driven decisions.
It's data protection law without the protection.
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/data-bi...
This would forcibly out trans people, exposing them to discrimination in data-driven decisions.
It's data protection law without the protection.
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/data-bi...
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Labour’s plans for immigration will undoubtedly spawn a new wave of hostile environment policies that use digital technology, AI and automated systems to track, surveil and make life-changing decisions about migrants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’ without more immigration curbs, Starmer says
PM unveils policies to ‘significantly’ drive down net migration including English tests and degree requirements
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Labour’s plans for immigration will undoubtedly spawn a new wave of hostile environment policies that use digital technology, AI and automated systems to track, surveil and make life-changing decisions about migrants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Microsoft Recall is here. Turn it off.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Microsoft Recall is here. Turn it off.
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This one was new to me.
May 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This one was new to me.
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How we use the internet is largely shaped by a handful of US-based tech giants.
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
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US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How we use the internet is largely shaped by a handful of US-based tech giants.
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
1/16
US gov't surveillance laws allow them to demand access to your private data without your knowledge or a warrant.
Read the thread below for the list of European alternatives that put your privacy first.
1/16
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23andMe should give every user a real choice to say “no” to a data transfer in this bankruptcy and ensure that any buyer makes real privacy commitments. If you're looking to delete your data and destroy your DNA sample, here's how.
How to Delete Your 23andMe Data
This week, the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, which means the genetic data the company collected on millions of users is now up for sale. If you don't want your data included in...
www.eff.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
23andMe should give every user a real choice to say “no” to a data transfer in this bankruptcy and ensure that any buyer makes real privacy commitments. If you're looking to delete your data and destroy your DNA sample, here's how.
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You have a legal right to object to targeted adverts based on your personal data.
Meta should give us options for opting-out of stalker ads. Until they do, you can use our tool to make this request.
Take control of your privacy ✊
Act Now ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out
#StopStalkerAds
Meta should give us options for opting-out of stalker ads. Until they do, you can use our tool to make this request.
Take control of your privacy ✊
Act Now ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out
#StopStalkerAds
March 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
You have a legal right to object to targeted adverts based on your personal data.
Meta should give us options for opting-out of stalker ads. Until they do, you can use our tool to make this request.
Take control of your privacy ✊
Act Now ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out
#StopStalkerAds
Meta should give us options for opting-out of stalker ads. Until they do, you can use our tool to make this request.
Take control of your privacy ✊
Act Now ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out
#StopStalkerAds
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When you're thinking about digital security, start with what you want to protect and who you want to protect it from.
Seven Steps To Digital Security
Digital security is as much of a mindset as it is a toolkit, and there are concepts to consider regardless of whether you're first getting started or you're a seasoned veteran. Before you start seekin...
ssd.eff.org
March 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
When you're thinking about digital security, start with what you want to protect and who you want to protect it from.
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“The Online Safety Act places onerous duties on small websites and blogs that may lead them to close or geoblock UK users rather than risk penalties.
The Secretary of State can exempt small, safe websites... and protect plurality online."
🗣️ James Baker for ORG.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
The Secretary of State can exempt small, safe websites... and protect plurality online."
🗣️ James Baker for ORG.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Hamster forum and local residents’ websites shut down by new internet laws
Scope and scale of Online Safety Act likened to China’s ‘great firewall’ as small websites struggle to comply
www.telegraph.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“The Online Safety Act places onerous duties on small websites and blogs that may lead them to close or geoblock UK users rather than risk penalties.
The Secretary of State can exempt small, safe websites... and protect plurality online."
🗣️ James Baker for ORG.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
The Secretary of State can exempt small, safe websites... and protect plurality online."
🗣️ James Baker for ORG.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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No method of age verification is both privacy-protective and entirely accurate. Introducing these laws is dangerous, and expanding them to things like skincare, dating apps, and diet pills has enormous unintended consequences for your personal data.
First Porn, Now Skin Cream? ‘Age Verification’ Bills Are Out of Control
I’m old enough to remember when age verification bills were pitched as a way to ‘save the kids from porn’ and shield them from other vague dangers lurking in the digital world (like…“the transgender”)...
www.eff.org
March 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
No method of age verification is both privacy-protective and entirely accurate. Introducing these laws is dangerous, and expanding them to things like skincare, dating apps, and diet pills has enormous unintended consequences for your personal data.
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Do you want hackers and predators to slide into your DMs?
That's what would happen if message scanning tech is forced onto messaging apps.
Ofcom's consultation on powers that'll break end-to-end encryption closes TOMORROW!
Tell them #PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
That's what would happen if message scanning tech is forced onto messaging apps.
Ofcom's consultation on powers that'll break end-to-end encryption closes TOMORROW!
Tell them #PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
48 Hours to tell Ofcom: 'Practice safe text'
The vital cybersecurity tool of end-to-end encryption is under threat. Here's why: Ofcom are currently running a consultation on their framework for implementing the 'Spy Clause' section 121 of the On...
action.openrightsgroup.org
March 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Do you want hackers and predators to slide into your DMs?
That's what would happen if message scanning tech is forced onto messaging apps.
Ofcom's consultation on powers that'll break end-to-end encryption closes TOMORROW!
Tell them #PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
That's what would happen if message scanning tech is forced onto messaging apps.
Ofcom's consultation on powers that'll break end-to-end encryption closes TOMORROW!
Tell them #PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
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Carpe DM 👁️🗨️?
End-to-end encryption = online safety. It keeps what we send on messaging apps secure from hackers and predators.
🚫 Tell Ofcom NOT to implement message scanning powers in their consultation.
⏰ You have until 5pm TODAY!
#PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
End-to-end encryption = online safety. It keeps what we send on messaging apps secure from hackers and predators.
🚫 Tell Ofcom NOT to implement message scanning powers in their consultation.
⏰ You have until 5pm TODAY!
#PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
48 Hours to tell Ofcom: 'Practice safe text'
The vital cybersecurity tool of end-to-end encryption is under threat. Here's why: Ofcom are currently running a consultation on their framework for implementing the 'Spy Clause' section 121 of the On...
action.openrightsgroup.org
March 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Carpe DM 👁️🗨️?
End-to-end encryption = online safety. It keeps what we send on messaging apps secure from hackers and predators.
🚫 Tell Ofcom NOT to implement message scanning powers in their consultation.
⏰ You have until 5pm TODAY!
#PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
End-to-end encryption = online safety. It keeps what we send on messaging apps secure from hackers and predators.
🚫 Tell Ofcom NOT to implement message scanning powers in their consultation.
⏰ You have until 5pm TODAY!
#PracticeSafeText 💬
action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tel...
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