2021-12-14
(7/n) Essentially, #OnlineSafetyBill Report brings small, insufficient improvements regarding free speech and digital rights. Overarching concerns of censorship, political influence, @Ofcom independence, capacity and expertise remain. I will expand on areas noted in my tweets.
BBC
UK MPs propose changes to the UK's Online Safety Bill, including adding more offenses and fines, mandating tech firms appoint a “safety controller”, and more
New criminal offences and major changes have been proposed in the UK's landmark Online Safety Bill, which seeks to regulate social media and tech giants.
@OnlineSafetyCom #OnlineSafetyBill Report published today! I have given oral evidence and am pleased to be cited repeatedly in the Report. I am not pleased with most of its content, however. Some of it is an improvement, other recommendations are still concerning. Briefly..(1/n)
BBC
UK MPs propose changes to the UK's Online Safety Bill, including adding more offenses and fines, mandating tech firms appoint a “safety controller”, and more
New criminal offences and major changes have been proposed in the UK's landmark Online Safety Bill, which seeks to regulate social media and tech giants.