ORG Press Coverage/2017

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December

2017-12-14-Sky News-Net neutrality: What a US vote means for the UK
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted in story about the potential implications that a US vote on net neutrality might have for the UK.
Topics: Net Neutrality
2017-12-13-New Statesman-What could possibly go wrong with Theresa May’s plans to start punishing social media firms?
Author: Jim Killock
Summary: Opinion piece by Jim Killock about Theresa May's ethics watchdog issuing a recommendation for laws to be enacted treating social media platforms as publishers of the content they carry.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-12-13-Legal Cheek-Can Facebook really listen in on your conversations?
Author: Katie King
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in story about rumours that the Facebook app can listen to user conversations through a device's microphone.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Surveillance
2017-12-12-The Canary-The right-wing press has launched a front-page war against social media. It’s obvious why.
Author: James Wright
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about Theresa May's ethics watchdog issuing a recommendation for laws to be enacted treating social media platforms as publishers of the content they carry.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-12-12-BBC News-Tech firms could be held liable for extremism and abuse
Author: Jane Wakefield
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about Theresa May's ethics watchdog issuing a recommendation for laws to be enacted treating social media platforms as publishers of the content they carry.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-12-12-Sky News-Theresa May urged to prosecute web giants over abusive content
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about Theresa May's ethics watchdog issuing a recommendation for laws to be enacted treating social media platforms as publishers of the content they carry.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-12-07-Gizmodo-Campaigners Are Asking the Government Not to Strip EU Citizens of Their Digital Rights
Author: Tom Pritchard
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about the proposed immigration exemption to the forthcoming Data Protection Bill.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-12-05-The National-Data privacy regulator warns MPs over sharing computer logins
Author: Gregor Young
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about possible data protection breaches by MPs sharing Parliamentary logins.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-12-04-BBC News-MP Nadine Dorries defends 'shared password' tweet
Author: BBC News
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about possible data protection breaches by MPs sharing Parliamaentary logins.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-12-04-Business Insider-The UK's privacy watchdog is 'making enquiries' after MPs said they hand out passwords to staff
Author: Shona Ghosh
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in a story about possible data protection breaches by MPs sharing Parliamaentary logins.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy

November

2017-11-30-Computer Weekly-Proposed snoopers’ charter changes inadequate, says rights group
Author: Warwick Ashford
Summary: Open Rights Group quoted in an article about issues with the Home Office consultation on their response to the Watson CJEU ruling.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-11-30-The Register-UK.gov admits Investigatory Powers Act illegal under EU law
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in an article about the Government's recently-released consultation on their proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-11-30-New Statesman-Why the data protection bill must be amended before it becomes UK law
Author: Jim Killock
Summary: Jim Killock authored an op-ed piece for the New Statesman about the shortcomings of the Data Protection Bill.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-11-29-FutureScot-We're all data subjects now
Author: Matthew Rice
Summary: Matthew Rice contributed an article on GDPR and the Data Protection Bill for FutureScot, highlighting ORG's position on the Bill.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-11-29-Chatter Podcast-Chatter Episode 29 – Mathew Rice on The General Data Protection Regulation and Online Censorship
Author: The Jist
Summary: Matthew Rice appeared on The Jist's 'Chatter' podcast to discuss issues surrounding GDPR and censorship.
Topics: Censorship, Data protection
2017-11-28-Naked Security-Age verification legislation will lead to porn habit database
Author: Lisa Vaas
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted in story about the potential privacy risks of age verification.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-11-23-Engadget-Pornhub owner may become the UK's gatekeeper of online porn
Author: Daniel Cooper
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted in a story about MindGeek positioning themselves as the primary AV provider for adult content.
Topics: Privacy, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-11-22-The Telegraph-Government urged to make it easier for public to be compensated after hacks
Author: James Titcomb
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in an article about an open letter to digital minster Matt Hancock urging the Government to allow consumer groups like ORG to seek redress for data breaches without prior instruction from the affected consumers.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Data protection
2017-11-22-Telecoms.com-UK urged to improve data protection for the digitally naive
Author: Jamie Davies
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in an article about an open letter to digital minster Matt Hancock urging the Government to allow consumer groups like ORG to seek redress for data breaches without prior instruction from the affected consumers.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Data protection
2017-11-22-ComputerWeekly-Government urged to improve redress for mass data breaches
Author: Warwick Ashford
Summary: Jim Killock quoted in an article about an open letter to digital minster Matt Hancock urging the Government to allow consumer groups like ORG to seek redress for data breaches without prior instruction from the affected consumers.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Data protection
2017-11-21-The Telegraph-Google promises to end 'concerning' smartphone tracking
Author: Margi Murphy
Summary: Jim Killock quoted for story about Google gathering Android location data without user permission.
Topics: Privacy
2017-11-15-Business Insider-Two UK supermarkets are trialling facial recognition at the checkout so you can buy alcohol faster
Author: Shona Ghosh
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the use of biometrics for everyday security being a worrying trend.
Topics: Biometrics
2017-11-14-The Register-Privacy Pass protocol promises private perusing
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on methods to remove cookie tracking being a great idea.
Topics: Privacy
2017-11-10-Huffington Post-25 Million UK Porn Viewers At Risk Of Their Sexual Preferences Being Leaked
Author: Myles Jackman
Summary: Op-ed by Myles Jackman on age verification and privacy threats.
Topics: Privacy, Data protection, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-11-09-The Guardian-The Guardian view on data protection: privacy is not enough
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the implementation of Article 80(2) in the DPBill.
Topics: Data protection
2017-11-09-Mail on Sunday-Porn websites will soon force users to enter their personal details to prove their age - triggering fears of new blackmail risk
Author: Paddy Dinham
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on age verification for porn websites being an enormous privacy risk to viewers.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy
2017-11-08-Dazed Digital-Facebook wants your nudes to tackle revenge porn
Author: Anna Cafolla
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on the Facebook’s initiative to tackle revenge porn being riven with privacy and security risks.
Topics:Online censorship, data protection
2017-11-08-The Sun-PORN FEARS Soon you’ll have to enter personal details to watch porn and it could open you up to blackmail, legal expert claims
Author: Margi Murphy
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on age verification for porn websites being an enormous privacy risk to viewers.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy
2017-11-07-Sky News-UK pornographers fear age verification laws may harm business
Author: Alexander J. Martin
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on age verification for porn websites being an enormous privacy risk to viewers.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy
2017-11-07-The Guardian-UK intelligence agencies face surveillance claims in European court
Author: Owen Bowcott
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the ECtHR hearing of a joint case against mass surveillance.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-11-07-The Independent-Safeguards on Britain's mass spying programme 'clearly defective'
Author: Jon Stone
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the ECtHR hearing of a joint case against mass surveillance.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-11-07-The Inquirer-ECHR to weigh up lawfulness of UK's 'wide-ranging' surveillance powers
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the ECtHR hearing of a joint case against mass surveillance.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-11-01-The Register-Competition law could help solve data-slurping monopolies, peers told
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on the need for an independent regulator offering advice and help on artificial intelligence.
Topics: Artificial intelligence
2017-11-01-Computer Weekly-UK Data Protection Bill vs EU General Data Protection Regulation
Author: Peter Ray Alison
Summary: Matthew Rice quoted on the other EU Member States incorporating a provision on the need for foreign companies to set up a representative in the UK.
Topics: Data protection

October

2017-10-30-The Register-Algorithms, Henry VIII powers, dodgy 1-man-firms: Reg strokes claw over Data Protection Bill
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: ORG’s briefing on DPBill quoted on the need to implement Article 80(2).
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-30-Gears of Biz-Algorithms, Henry VIII powers, dodgy 1-man-firms: Reg strokes claw over Data Protection Bill
Author: Helen Clark
Summary: ORG’s briefing on DPBill quoted on the need to implement Article 80(2).
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-29-Express-Personal details of 815,000 'vulnerable' Scots held on secret police databases
Author: Alison Preuss
Summary: Matthew Rice quoted on all the people on the database of vulnerable people having the right to request their removal from it.
Topics: Data Protection, Scotland
2017-10-27-Gizmodo-The Met Police Won't Reveal In Depth Statistics About Online Extremist Takedowns
Author: Tom Pritchard
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Met Police refusing to reveal statistics on online takedowns being preposterous.
2017-10-27-The Real News-British Government Wants to Criminalize Web Use
Author: Aaron Maté
Summary: Interview with Jim Killock on new Government initiatives to censor the Internet.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-26-Wirth Consulting-Epson Said to be Using eBay’s ‘Trusted Status’ to Have Ink Cartridges Removed from Sales Listings
Author: Kathleen Wirth
Summary: ORG quoted on Epson requesting removal of compatible ink cartridge listings from eBay.
Topics: Copyright, Patent, Digital Rights Management
2017-10-26-Newsclick-Police Follows Hollywood: Pre-Crime Has Become a Reality
Author: Surangya Kaur
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on pre-crime detection systems fail to meet any test of proportionality and threaten privacy rights.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-10-25-The Inquirer-Epson orders resellers to stop selling third-party ink on eBay in patent row
Author: Chris Merriman
Summary: ORG quoted on Epson requesting removal of compatible ink cartridge listings from eBay.
Topics: Copyright, Patent
2017-10-25-EFF-Epson is Using its eBay "Trusted Status" to Make Competing Ink Sellers Vanish
Author: Cory Doctorow
Summary: ORG quoted on Epson requesting removal of compatible ink cartridge listings from eBay.
Topics: Copyright, Patent
2017-10-24-Which? calls for a Data Protection Bill amendment
Author: Gareth Halfacree
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the UK neglecting consumer protection in the General Data Protection Regulation by not adopting Article 80(2) in the Data Protection Bill 2017.
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-24-IT Pro-Why this missing piece of the UK's Data Protection Bill 'threatens consumer rights'
Author: Dale Walker
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the UK neglecting consumer protection in the General Data Protection Regulation by not adopting Article 80(2) in the Data Protection Bill 2017.
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-23-Newsweek-FBI Chief Says Encryption Is ‘Huge Problem’
Author: Anthony Cuthbertson
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on backdoors being put into encrypted services would make millions of ordinary people less secure online.
Topics: Encryption
2017-10-19-Lexology-House of Lords publishes briefing on Data Protection Bill
Author: Cynthia O’Donoghue & Kirill Albrecht
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the Data Protection Bill 2017.
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-19-Complete Music Update-Now the digital rights groups write to the EU about safe harbour reform
Author: Chris Cooke
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter against Article 13 signed by civil liberties organisations.
Topics: Copyright
2017-10-19-Torrent Freak-Anti-Piracy Group Joins Internet Organization That Controls Top-Level Domain
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter against Article 13 signed by civil liberties organisations.
Topics: Copyright
2017-10-17-IPPro-Article 13 of DSM proposals should be deleted, says the EFF
Author: Barney Dixon
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter against Article 13 signed by civil liberties organisations.
Topics: Copyright
2017-10-16-Huge power imbalance between firms and users whose info they grab
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on mass data gathering to have huge effects on things like competition between companies and access to services.
Topics: Data protection
2017-10-14-Breitbart-British Police Arrest At Least 3,395 People for ‘Offensive’ Online Comments in One Year
Author: Jack Montghomery
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on “offensive” comments being an insufficient ground for prosecution.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-13-ISP Review-UK ISP Filters Criticised for Blocking Lots of Safe and Legal Websites
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to Blocked - project identifying unjustly blocked websites by ISPs.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-10-World Socialist Web Site-British government prepares further draconian legislation to censor Internet
Author: Steve James
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our concerns about the Law Commission’s new proposals for the Espionage Act.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-10-Wired-Theresa May's next cunning plan? A levy on technology firms
Author: Matt Burgess
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the need for the police to police the Internet, not the Internet companies.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-07-FACTS Chronicle-Uber app can secretly spy on your iPhone and you won’t know!
Author: Mike Hardy
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on Uber not proving itself a trustworthy company either to regulators or consumers.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-10-03-Daily Mail-Kodi slams TVAddons streaming library on Twitter saying it should be 'shut down because it brings misery to everyone'
Author: Phoebe Weston
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter sent to the Intellectual Property Office regarding the Digital Economy Act 2017
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-10-03-New Statesman-Tech experts hit back after Amber Rudd says they are sneering and patronising
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on allowing the Government to access encrypted messages would move criminals off law abiding platforms onto the dark web.
Topics: Online censorship, Encryption, Security
2017-10-03-PCR Online-Amber Rudd slams 'patronising' tech experts as she admits she doesn't understand encryption
Author: Rob Horgan
Summary: Alec Muffett quoted on the government wasting their time on banning encryption.
Topics: Online censorship, Encryption, Security
2017-10-03-BuzzFeed-Amber Rudd's Plan To Jail People Who Repeatedly View Extremist Material Is Being Lambasted By Campaigners
Author: Mark Di Stefano, James Ball
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the government’s plans for new laws to criminalise streaming of extremist content being dangerous.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-10-02-New Statesman-EU threatens to impose fines on tech firms that fail to combat hate speech
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on automated takedowns of extremist material will inevitably lead to mistakes being made.
Topics: Online censorship, European Union
2017-10-02-Boing Boing-The London Underground thinks it can sell travelers' attention and wifi data for £322m
Author: Cory Doctorow
Summary: Maria Farrell quoted on TfL not only using collected WiFi data to improve customer service but also to exploit it for revenue.
Topics: Data protection

September

2017-09-27-Raconteur-Should tech companies enforce law?
Author: Matthew Chapman
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted on international tech companies declining service potentially having effect on free speech.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-09-27-Gears of Biz-Campaigner found guilty under terrorism laws for not disclosing passwords
Author: Helen Clark
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on powers under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act being blanket powers not requiring suspicion.
Topics: Terrorism Act 2000
2017-09-26-The Inquirer-Campaigner found guilty under terrorism laws for not disclosing passwords
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on powers under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act being blanket powers not requiring suspicion.
Topics: Terrorism Act 2000
2017-09-21-IB Times-EU Buried Study That Found No Impact From Piracy On Entertainment Industry
Author: AJ Dellinger
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the criticism of EU copyright reform.
Topics: Copyright, European Union
2017-09-21-Information Age-WhatsApp rejected UK Gov request to access encrypted messages
Author: Nick Ismail
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on automated takedowns of online content inevitably leading to mistakes.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-09-20-The Guardian-Facebook admits industry could do more to combat online extremism
Author: Robert Booth, Alex Hern
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on automated takedowns of extremist material will inevitably lead to mistakes being made.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-09-20-Gears of Biz-Theresa May wants tech firms to take down terror chat within two hours
Author: Bill Cooke
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on automated takedowns of extremist material will inevitably lead to mistakes being made.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-09-20-The Register-UK Prime Minister calls on internet big beasts to 'auto-takedown' terror pages within 2 HOURS
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on automated takedowns of extremist material will inevitably lead to mistakes being made.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-09-15-Bit-Tech-UK government launches new Data Protection Bill
Author: Gareth Halfacree
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the new DPBill lacking a provision on independent data protection bodies to lodge a complaint without a specific data subject.
Topics: Data protection
2017-09-14-The Sun-BIG BROTHER'S FACEBOOK: Is YOUR face on a database of 19 million photos which lets Brit cops SPY on ordinary people?
Author: Margi Murphy
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on calling for the non- suspect's facial custody images to be deleted by police.
Topics: Biometrics, Surveillance
2017-09-14-Gears of Biz-UK police have a database of 19 million faces
Author: Daniela Blot
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the non- suspect's facial custody images having to be deleted by police.
Topics: Biometrics, Surveillance
2017-09-05-The Guardian-Romanian whose messages were read by employer 'had privacy breached'
Author: Owen Bowcott, Kevin Rawlinson
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted welcoming the ECtHR’s ruling that will force employers to give more explicit warnings to staff if they want to monitor Internet use in the Barbulescu case.
Topics: Data protection, Surveillance
2017-09-05-IT Pro-Should the internet be regulated?
Author: Zach Marzouk
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to campaigning on several provision in the Digital Economy Act regulating Internet.
2017-09-05-The Scottish Sun-JEEPERS SNOOPERS: Scots cops snoop on 36,000 mobile phones and almost 17,000 computers in three years, shock stats show
Author: Robert Collins
Summary: Jim Killock quoted saying that Police Scotland should not be able to able to analyse mobile phones without a warrant.
Topics: Surveillance
2017-09-05-Hi-Tech Facts-You can't snoop on your employees' email, court tells employers
Author: Rachel Hardy
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted welcoming the ECtHR’s ruling that will force employers to give more explicit warnings to staff if they want to monitor Internet use in the Barbulescu case.
Topics: Surveillance

August

2017-08-30-The Canary-The Tories have just been caught snooping on our social media at a horrifying rate
Author: Steve Topple
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Investigatory Powers Act being one of the most extreme surveillance laws passed in a democracy.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-08-29-The Register-So thoughtful. Uber says it won't track you after you leave their vehicles
Author: Andrew Silver
Summary: ORG quoted on Uber’s removal of post journey tracking being welcome.
Topics: Surveillance, Data protection
2017-08-25-Times and Star-Barriers to help protect Notting Hill Carnival from Barcelona-style threat
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our calls to ban facial recognition camera at Notting Hill Carnival.
Topics: Biometrics, Privacy
2017-08-24-IB Times-UK police database has 20 million citizen face scans - and no-one knows if it even works
Author: Jason Murdock
Summary: ORG quoted on wanting more transparency about the circumstances in which images captured by facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival are held, stored and deleted.
Topics: Biometrics, Privacy
2017-08-22-The Sun-ANTISOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter users could be arrested for ‘unfriendly’ tweets as part of the CPS’s clumsy crackdown on hate crime
Author: Tom Wells
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on the Crown Prosecution Service guidelines on hate crimes on social media being incredibly clumsy.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-08-22-The Guardian-UK considers internet ombudsman to deal with abuse complaints
Author: Owen Bowcott, Samuel Gibbs
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted saying that Internet companies should not be paying for policing their customers’ behaviour despite their big profits.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-08-22-Digit-Smile! You’re On Camera… Forever?
Author: Andrew Hamilton
Summary: ORG mentioned as one of the signatories on the letter to the Metropolitan Police asking to ban facial recognition cameras from Notting Hill Carnival.
Topics: Biometrics, Privacy
2018-08-21-The Inquirer-UK Crown Prosecution Service launches crackdown on online hate speech
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on the Crown Prosecution Service guidelines on hate crimes on social media being incredibly clumsy.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-08-18-Telegraph-New regulations to change how advertisers use our data
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on people being aware of companies gathering, storing and selling vast amounts of their data.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy
2017-08-18-Lexology-The Data Protection Bill: a statement of intent
Author: Cameron McKenna, Nabarro Olswang
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the document listing derogations for the General Data Protection Regulation.
Topics: Data protection
2017-08-16-IB Times-Police to use 'racist' face-scanning tech at Notting Hill Carnival 2017
Author: Jason Murdock
Summary: ORG mentioned as one of the signatories on the letter to the Metropolitan Police asking to ban facial recognition cameras from Notting Hill Carnival.
Topics: Biometrics, Privacy
2017-08-10-Alphr-The Snoopers' Charter: What is the Investigatory Powers Act and how does it affect me?
Author: Thomas McMullan
Summary: Alec Muffett quoted on the money being better spent on human means of investigating rather than on combatting secure communication across the Internet.
Topics: Encryption, Security, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-08-09-BBC-Tracking terrorists online might ivade your privacy
Author: Peter Ray Allison
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the leaked technical capability notices consultation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Privacy
2017-08-07-New Statesman-Government’s tough new data privacy plans largely well-received
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on enabling privacy groups through the GDPR to take independent action would ensure consumers’ rights are properly enforced.
Topics: Data protection, GDPR
2017-08-07-IT Pro-UK draws up fresh data protection measures for Brexit
Author: Dale Walker
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on enabling privacy groups through the GDPR to take independent action would ensure consumers’ rights are properly enforced.
Topics: Data protection, GDPR
2017-08-07-New Scientist-You could finally control your Facebook data if UK law is passed
Author: Timothy Revell
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on enabling privacy groups through the GDPR to take independent action would ensure consumers’ rights are properly enforced.
Topics: Data protection, GDPR
2017-08-06-Express-PORN WARNING - Why your XXX-rated web history could be shared with your ENTIRE FAMILY
Author: Dion Dassanayake
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on age verification leading to building databases of UK’s porn habits vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Online age verification, Online censorship
2017-08-05-Express-WhatsApp WARNING - Tories want to READ your messages, and think you don’t care
Author: Aaron Brown
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-08-04-Hollywood Reporter-U.K.'s Digital Economy Act Becomes Law: What It Means for BBC, ITV and Beyond
Author: Georg Szalai
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on age verification leading to building databases of of UK’s porn habits vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Online age verification, Online censorship
2017-08-04-The Canary-The Tory government’s latest record-breaking feat reveals the horrific path the UK is now taking
Author: Tracy Keeling
Summary: ORG linked to in an article on the Tory government attitudes towards surveillance.
Topics: Surveillance, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-08-03-CNet-UK's flip-flops on encryption don't help anyone
Author: Katie Collins
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on Amber Rudd having to be absolutely clear what level of cooperation she expects from Internet companies on limiting the use of encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship, Facebook
2017-08-03-ZD Net-In defending China demands, Apple loses privacy high ground
Author: Zack Whittaker
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Investigatory POwers Act being the most extreme surveillance law passed in a democracy.
Topics: Encryption, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Apple, Privacy
2017-08-03-Yahoo-Kodi addon viewers warned their details ‘could be in the hands of lawyers’
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: ORG mention in relation to correspondence with the Intellectual Property Office about the online copyright infringement offence in the DEAct.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-08-01-Business Insider-UK home secretary Amber Rudd says 'real people' don't need end-to-end encryption
Author: Rob Price
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-08-01-Daily Record-Scottish Government under fire for creeping tide of state secrecy
Author: Andy Phillip
Summary: Matthew Rice quoted on the Scottish Government’s record falling short of their own standard.
Topics: Freedom of Information, Scotland
2017-08-01-IT Pro-Amber Rudd claims 'real people' aren't interested in encryption
Author: Zach Marzouk
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-08-01-The Register-Amber Rudd: The little people don't need encryption
Author: Graeme Burton
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-08-01-New Statesman-Campaigners hit back after Amber Rudd claims “real people” don’t care about encryption
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-08-01-Mirror-Tory Home Secretary Amber Rudd wants to make your digital locks easier to pick
Author: Mikey Smith
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on it not being the Home Secretary’s place to tell the public that they do not need end-to-end encryption.
Topics: Encryption, Security

July

2017-07-31-CNBC-Russia follows China in tightening internet restrictions, raising fresh censorship concerns
Author: Ryan Browne
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on laws prohibiting VPNs restricting the rights to privacy and free expression and access to information.
Topics: Online censorship, Privacy
2017-07-31-Third Force News-Call for urgent review of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act
Author: Gareth Jones
Summary: Matthew Rice quoted on the Scottish Government’s record falling short of their own standard.
Topics: Freedom of Information, Scotland
2017-07-26-Breaking News-Plans to share airline passenger details with Canada blocked by European court
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the CJEU blocking the PNR agreement between EU and Canada having massive implications for Brexit.
Topics European Union, Brexit,
2017-07-25-The Guardian-Roomba maker may share maps of users' homes with Google, Amazon or Apple
Author: Alex Hern
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on companies should treat house floor plans as personal data and seek consent before sharing them.
Topics:Privacy, Security, Personal data
2017-07-25-iRobot to share or sell Roomba-generated maps of users' home
Author: Myrtle
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on companies should treat house floor plans as personal data and seek consent before sharing them.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Personal data
2017-07-21-Daily Star-New UK porn block may also mean your viewing habits could be leaked online
Author: Liam Doyle
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-18-Telegraph-UK porn websites told to introduce age checks amid warning that users' viewing history could be leaked online
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-18-Scottish Legal News-Adult websites to introduce age checks by April 2018
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-18-Reason-Want to Look at Online Porn? The U.K. Gov't Wants to Strip You of Your Privacy
Author: Scott Shackford
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-18-Sky News-Academics doubt value of online porn age checks
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-17-Alphr-Ashley Madison offers to pay £8.6 million to those exposed in the 2015 dating site hack
Author: Thomas McMullan
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the hacking of private information about people’s sex lives having huge repercussions for those involved.
Topics: Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-17-The Sun-Illegally downloading films and TV from the internet could land you TEN YEARS in jail under tough new laws
Author: Guy Birchall
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our correspondence with the Intellectual Property Office and online copyright infringement offences in the DEAct.
Topics: Copyright
2017-07-17-Wral-Britain to make porn sites check that users are at least 18
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-The Guardian-Privacy campaigners criticise UK plan for age checks on porn websites
Author: Jamie Grierson
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-17-The Independent-Porn Websites Could leak Viewing History Because of Government Age Check Plans, Experts Warn
Author: Andrew Griffin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-IT Pro-Mandatory age checks for UK porn sites to be unveiled today
Author: Thomas McMullan
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-Free Press Series-Powers to enforce age checks by pornography sites a step closer
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-Ars Technica-Porn fan? From next April you’ll have to prove your age with a credit card
Author: Kelly Fiveash
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-Business Insider-The UK's new porn filter could lead to 'Ashley Madison'-style hacks
Author: Rob Price
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy
2017-07-17-Mirror-Porn websites must introduce compulsory age checks for visitors by April 2018 or face huge fines
Author: Jeff Parsons
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the information collected by the age verification systems being vulnerable to Ashley-Madison style hacks.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Privacy, Data protection
2017-07-12-Global Comment-The great British firewall
Author: Steve Shaw
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the 2013 research into opt-in filters.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-07-12-New Statesman-Hate buffering? Love porn? Please care about net neutrality
Author: Amelia Tait
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the DEAct’s provisions on online pornography having implications for freedom of expression.
Topics: Online censorship, Free speech
2017-07-12-Motherboard-Europe Is Moving Closer to Forcing Google to Pay for News Summaries
Author: Ben Sullivan
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Copyright Directive proposals having a negative impact on news publishing.
Topics: Copyright
2017-07-12-Sky News-Net neutrality: Should UK citizens be worried about US changes?
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the EU’s net neutrality protection rules being some of the strongest net neutrality protections in the world.
Topics: European Union, Online censorship
2017-07-06-Red Flag-Weakening encryption is an attack on our freedom
Author: Michael Kandelaars
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on security experts being as united against encryption weakening as scientists are on climate change.
Topics: Encryption

June

2017-06-30-New Statesman-Germany’s €50m fines for social media companies threaten freedom of speech, experts warn
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the new German law to fine social media companies who fail to remove illegal content getting the balance wrong.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-06-30-The Inquirer-Rights groups want the 'Five Eyes' countries to blink off with their anti-encryption plans
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on political leaders putting people at risk of crime when calling for powers to weaken digital security.
Topics: Security, Encryption
2017-06-30-The Telegraph-Germany to fine Facebook and YouTube €50m if they fail to delete hate speech
Author: Cara McGoogan
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the new German law to fine social media companies who fail to remove illegal content getting the balance wrong.
Topics: Facebook, Online censorship
2017-06-26-Telecoms Tech News-Australia joins ‘Five Eyes’ partner UK in calls for weaker encryption
Author: Ryan Daws
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the leaked draft of the Technical Capability Notices policy.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-06-24-Scotsman-Matthew Rice: Devolved voice vital for data security
Author: Matthew Rice
Summary: Op-Ed by Matthew Rice on ORG’s work in Scotland.
Topics: Scotland, Security
2017-06-23-Wired-Facebook launches Online Civil Courage Initiative to tackle rising extremism in the UK
Author: Victoria Woolaston
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Facebook
2017-06-23-IB Times-Queen's Speech: IT industry reacts to tech pledges
Author: Jason Murdock
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on online companies ought to have as much incentive to protect free speech as they have to remove illegal material.
Topics:Online censorship Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance
2017-06-21-Sky News-Digital Charter to 'balance' online freedoms with protections, says Government
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on online companies ought to have as much incentive to protect free speech as they have to remove illegal material.
Topics:Online censorship
2017-06-21-Gizmodo-Queen's Speech: Here Are The Government's Tech Plans For The Next Two Years
Author: James O’Malley
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on online companies ought to have as much incentive to protect free speech as they have to remove illegal material.
Topics:Online censorship
2017-06-21-Cnet-UK and EU at odds over encryption, fighting terror
Author: Katie Collins
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Online censorship, European Union, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-06-21-Cnet-New UK laws could erase your cringey teenage Facebook photos
Author: Richard Trenholm
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on online companies ought to have as much incentive to protect free speech as they have to remove illegal material.
Topics: Facebook, Online censorship
2017-06-19-Business Insider-Google on tackling terrorism: 'We, as an industry, must acknowledge that more needs to be done'
Author: Sam Shead
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Surveillance, Google, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-06-19-Quartz-The British government knows where terrorists gather on the internet, but it’s not telling
Author: Joon Ian Wong
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to pointing out that backdoors to encryption as advocated for by Amber Rudd would create greater vulnerabilities.
Topics: Surveillance, Security
2017-06-16-The Guardian-Australian push to make decryption easier 'could threaten global internet security'
Author: Paul Farrell
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Australian notices to companies to modify their products should be regulated to avoid unreasonable demands.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-06-13-The Independent-Theresa May’s Internet clampdown will be a distraction from ‘fragile’ government situation, activists suggest
Author: Andrew Griffin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance
2017-06-13-Belfast Telegraph-Theresa May, Emmanuel Macron plan to fine technology companies if they don't remove 'objectionable' content from their platforms
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance
2017-06-13-IT Pro-Theresa May set to continue with encryption crackdown
Author: Zach Marzouk
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Encryption
2017-06-13-The Guardian-Watchdog questions need for new counter-terrorism powers
Author: Alan Travis
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Encryption
2017-06-12-Metro-Theresa May ‘still plans to clamp down on the internet’ – despite losing her majority
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Encryption
2017-06-12-The Inquirer-Open Rights Group stamps down Theresa May's continued talk of internet clampdowns
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet clampdowns being a distraction from the current political situation.
Topics: Encryption, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance
2017-06-08-New Statesman-The EU wants to give police direct access to tech firms’ servers
Author: Oscar Williams
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the EU plans to allow law enforcement agencies request data from tech companies should include a judicial process for authorisation and oversight.
Topics: European Union, Data Protection, Privacy, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-06-08-City AM-General Election 2017: Theresa May's chilling assault on the internet serves only to make us more vulnerable
Author: Elliott Haworth
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the leaked draft of Technical Capability Notices policy.
Topics: Encryption, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance
2017-06-06-IT Pro Portal-Theresa May is wrong - we don't need more technology regulation
Author: Michael Moore
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-06-05-The Independent-London Attack: Theresa May’s plan for Internet regulation could make life easier for terrorists, campaign group warns
Author: Andrew Griffin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Encryption
2017-06-05-Business Insider-Privacy campaigners are outraged with Theresa May's 'draconian' internet regulation plans
Author: Sam Shead
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-BBC News-London attack: Politicians v the internet
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-BBC News-London attack: Tech firms fight back in extremism row
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-Russia Today-Theresa May’s internet clampdown could backfire, warns civil rights group
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-Insider-Google, Facebook and Twitter defend attempts to combat extremism after tech firm criticism by Theresa May following London attack
Author: Philip Gates
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Google, Facebook, Twitter
2017-06-05-ITV-Internet firms vow to keep working to remove terrorist content
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship, Surveillance, Google, Facebook, Twitter
2017-06-05-City AM-Theresa May vows 'enough is enough' and proposes crackdown on tech companies in the wake of the London terror attacks
Author: Julian Harris and Lynsey Barber
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-Silicon-Theresa May’s Criticism Of Tech Companies Is ‘Politically Convenient’
Author: Matthew Broersma
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-05-Computer Weekly-Mixed reactions to PM's calls to regulate cyber space to prevent terrorism
Author: Warwick Ashford
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-06-05-UK PM Theresa May's response to terror attacks 'shortsighted'
Author: Rebecca Hill
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the Government’s response to the attacks being shortsighted.
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-04-City AM-London Bridge attacks: Facebook, Google and Twitter respond after Prime Minister Theresa May accuses them of providing "safe space" for terrorists
Author: Lynsey Barber
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Facebook, Twitter, Google, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-04-East Lothian Courier-Theresa May criticised over ‘intellectually lazy’ internet regulation proposal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Internet regulation pushing terrorists underground.
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-06-01-Daily Mail-Is Kodi crumbling? Three more add-ons are shut down on the streaming software after legal threats from anti-piracy groups
Author: Phoebe Weston
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the correspondence with the Intellectual Property Office and online copyright infringement offence.
Topics: Copyright

May

2017-05-30-Torrent Freak-Huge Coalition Protests EU Mandatory Piracy Filter Proposals
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned as one of the signatories of a letter to the European Parliament regarding the Copyright reform.
Topics: Copyright, European Union
2017-05-26-Expert Reviews-Will a VPN hide me from the Snoopers’ Charter?
Summary: ORG mentioned describing the Investigatory Powers Act a threat to the British public’s right to privacy.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-05-24-Scotsman-Martyn McLaughlin: Facebook must lift the veil over its censorship policies
Author: Martyn McLaughlin
Summary: ORG quoted on Facebook’s censoring being complex and fraught with difficulty.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-24-The Independent-Manchester attack: Government could ‘exploit public fears’ to launch attack on people’s rights, activists warn
Author: Andrew Griffin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the weakening of encryption causing erosion of British values.
Topics: Encryption, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-24-IT Pro-Government 'to push through spy powers after election'
Author: Adam Shepherd
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on weakened encryption putting people at risk.
Topics: Encryption, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-23-ZDNet-UK authorities push for 'direct access' to internet providers' systems
Author: Zack Whittaker
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the leaked consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Encryption, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-23-The Sun-TECH GIANTS TAMED Ministers to enforce new powers to compel tech giants to hand over encrypted data
Author: Tom Newton Dunn
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the opposition to the technical capability notices.
Topics: Encryption, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-23-The Independent-Snooper’s Charter: Majority of public unaware of government online surveillance
Author: Aatif Sulleyman
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Government already having extreme surveillance powers.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-23-VPN Compare-Conservative election manifesto makes chilling reading for online freedom advocates

Author: David Spencer

Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies censoring more than is required by the law.
Topics: Online censorship, Social media censorship
2017-05-22-The Inquirer-Facebook is OK with child bullying, but threatening Donald Trump is a no-go
Author: Carly Page
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies censoring more than is required by the law.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-22-Vice-Facebook will let you livestream an abortion as long as there’s no nudity
Author: David Gilbert
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on Facebook needing to be more transparent about their censoring practices.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-22-Metro-Kodi crackdown continues as major video add-on shuts down over jail fears
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: ORG referenced in relation to our correspondence with the Intellectual Property Office on ten-year sentences for online copyright infringement.
Topics: Copyright enforcement, Digital Economy Act 2017, Online criminal copyright
2017-05-22-Talk Radio-'Facebook story will just lead to more government regulation', says RT director
Author: Amy Southall
Summary: Jim Killock talks about Facebook’s censoring practices.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-22-BBC-Newsnight
Summary: Jim Killock comments on Facebook’s online content moderating practices.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-20-BreitbartConservative ‘Extremism’ Plan to Crack Down on Free Speech Both On and Offline
Author: Donna Rachel Edmunds
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies censoring more than is required by the law.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-20-World Socialist News Website-UK government seeks additional surveillance powers, including overriding encryption
Author: Barry Mason
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the leaked consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship
2017-05-19-Russia Today-Theresa May wants sweeping new powers to control the internet
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies censoring more than is required by the law.
Topics: Online censorship, Facebook, Social media censorship, GE 2017
2017-05-19-Common Dreams-#ToryManifesto Reveals Plan to Control Internet and Disenfranchise Voters
Author: Nadia Prupis
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies censoring more than is required by the law.
Topics: Online censorship, Social media censorship, GE 2017
2017-05-18-Buzzfeed-Theresa May Wants To Regulate The Internet
Author: Jim Waterson, Alex Spence
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Tory Manifesto possibly forcing Internet companies to take responsibility for what is published on their networks.
Topics: Online censorship, Social media censorship, GE 2017
2017-05-17-Al Jazeera-The activist taking on the UK's invasive 'terror laws'
Author: Karen Jayes
Summary: ORG mentioned as one of the supporters of Muhammad Rabbani.
Topics: Terrorism Act 2000, Schedule 7, Surveillance
2017-05-15-The Guardian-Who is to blame for exposing the NHS to cyber-attacks?
Author: Alex Hern
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on GCHQ having to answer questions about their strategy of hoarding security problems.
Topics: Surveillance, Government hacking, GCHQ
2017-05-15-The Inquirer-Open Rights Group: 'Ignorant' GCHQ is responsible for NHS cyber attack
Author: Summary: Jim Killock quoted on GCHQ having to answer questions about their strategy of hoarding security problems.
Topics: Surveillance, Government hacking, GCHQ
217-05-15-Fudzilla-Cage takes on UK anti-terror laws
Author: Nick Farrell
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on investigations under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act to take place only when there is an actual suspicion.
Topics: Terrorism Act 2000, Schedule 7, Surveillance
2017-05-15-The Herald- Scotland-Political parties spend on targetting |Scots voters with 'dark adverts' soared on Facebook
Author: Judith Duffy
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on there being a lot of power in the hands of a small number of internet companies who have profiled billions of online users.
Topics: Facebook, Scotland
2017-05-14-The Guardian-Campaign group to challenge UK over surrender of passwords at border control
Author: Ewan MacAskill
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on using general terrorism powers to compel people to hand over passwords being inappropriate.
Topics: Terrorism Act 2000, Schedule 7, Surveillance
2017-05-12-The Inquirer-FOI request reveals a porno site suggesting a blanket ban on porno sites for the Digital Economy Bill
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG quoted on not complying with age verification possibly causing unprecedented blocking of legal material.
Topics: Online censorship, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-05-11-Inverse-PornHub's Owner is About to Card Everybody in the UK
Author: Mike Brown
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on MindGeek expecting to verify 20-25 million users.
Topics: Online age verification, Online censorship, Security
2017-05-10-Gay Times-The Government has quietly banned ‘extreme porn’, will impose tighter age restrictions
Author: Lewis Corner
Summary: ORG quoted on not complying with age verification possibly causing unprecedented blocking of legal material.
Topics: Online age verification, Online censorship
2017-05-09-Metro-Government quietly bans ‘extreme’ porn sites – here’s what it means
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: ORG quoted on not complying with age verification possibly causing unprecedented blocking of legal material.
Topics: Online age verification, Online censorship
2017-05-09-New Statesmen-Quiz! Can you tell the difference between UK surveillance and the plots of dystopian novels?
Author: Amelia Tait
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Encryption, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
217-05-08-New Statements-The UK has now entered a draconian era of porn prohibition
Author: Amelia Tait
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on not complying with age verification possibly causing unprecedented blocking of legal material.
Topics: Online age verification, Privacy, Online censorship
2017-05-08-Metro-New British porn law means users ‘could have to prove their age at the Post Office’
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the government needing to increase privacy safeguards if age verification is to be in place.
Topics: Privacy, Online age verification
2017-05-06-Yahoo-New piracy laws - here's how to tell if you're at risk of a 10 year jail sentence
Author: Rob Waugh
Summary: Jim Killock quoted explaining the new ten-year prison sentence for online copyright infringement in the DEAct.
Topics: Copyright, Security
2017-05-06-Daily Mail-Spooks to see your phone and web use in 'real-time': Companies will be forced to hand over customers' communications to the police and security services within one day
Author: Ian Drury
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Privacy
2017-05-06-Times-Sweeping surveillance powers will ban complete encryption
Author: Mark Bridge
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption, Privacy
2017-05-05-Politico-UK intelligence asks for ‘real time’ data from telecoms
Author:Laurens Cerulus
Summary:ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Privacy
2017-05-05-Russia Today-New powers could allow British cyber spooks to spy on you in real time, without encryption
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption, Privacy
2017-05-05-Tech Crunch-UK surveillance law still fuzzy on decryption rules for comms providers
Author: Natasha Lomas
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-05-Mirror-Leaked documents reveal UK government is planning to BAN encryption to get access to your WhatsApp messages
Author: Sophie Curtis
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-05-Telegraph-Plans for extensive Government spying powers revealed in leaked report
Author: Cara McGoogan
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-05-Sputnik News-UK Government Planning to Ban Encryption, Spy on All Communications in Real Time
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-05-The Sun-BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING UK Government’s secret discussions with O2, Vodafone and Virgin to spy on your internet and phone revealed
Author: Lauren Fruen
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-04-The Independent-Digital Economy Act: UK police can now disable phones, even if users con’t commit a crime
Author: Aatif Sulleyman
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on DEAct 'drug dealing telecoms restriction order' being an entirely unprecedented and potentially draconian power allowing police to prevent the use of phones or other communications devices.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption
2017-05-04-The Register-Leaked: The UK's secret blueprint with telcos for mass spying on internet, phones – and backdoors
Author: Kieran McCarthy
Summary: ORG mentioned as a source of the leaked IPAct consultation on technical capability notices.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-05-03-Wired-World Press Freedom Index reveals how the UK's media is under threat
Author: Alexandra Simon-Lewis
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on extensive surveillance powers are threatening investigative journalism and freedom of expression in the UK.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Data protection, Encryption, Online censorship
2017-05-03-The Inquirer-Copyright infringement now punishable with up to 10 years in jail
Author: Ben Woods
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign on online copyright infringement offences in the DEAct.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-05-03-Daily Mail-Thousands of Kodi TV box users could face up to TEN YEARS in prison under controversial new law
Author: Shivali Best
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign on online copyright infringement offences in the DEAct.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright
2017-05-03-Wales Online-New law means using Kodi to stream pirated films and TV shows could earn you 10 years in jail
Author: Jeff Parsons
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign on online copyright infringement offences in the DEAct.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright
2017-05-03-Motherboard-UK Cops Can Now Remotely Disable Phones Even If No Crime Has Been Committed
Author: Joseph Cox
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on DEAct 'drug dealing telecoms restriction order' being an entirely unprecedented and potentially draconian power allowing police to prevent the use of phones or other communications devices.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-05-03-Sputnik News-Free Speech Coalition: New UK Espionage Act Must Contain Public Interest Defense
Summary: ORG quoted on the Espionage Act being a full frontal attack on journalism.
Topics: Online censorship, Surveillance
2017-05-01-Quartz-The UK wants new laws to fine Google, Twitter, and Facebook for failing to deal with hate speech
Author: Joon Ian Wong
Summary: Alec Muffett quoted on the Government restricting freedom of speech online by putting more restrictions on social media websites.
Topics: Google, Twitter, Facebook, Online censorship
2017-05-01-Torrent Freak10 Years in Jail For Internet Pirates Now Reality in the UK
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign on online copyright infringement offences in the DEAct.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017

April

2017-04-28-Baltic Times-Lithuanian president: Online voting wouldn't ensure secrecy and security
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a research on e-voting.
Topics: Privacy, Security
2017-04-28-The Inquirer-Parliament has handed personal privacy to pornography pedlars
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on DEAct handing responsibility for people's privacy into the hands of porn companies.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy, Encryption
2017-04-28-Mashable-How Britain is trying to control the porn you watch
Author: Gianluca Mezzofiore
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on DEAct posing significant concerns regarding privacy, security and censorship.
Topics: Online censorship, Digital Economy Act 2017, Privacy
2017-04-27-Wired-UK falls further down the World Press Freedom Index
Author: Alexandra Simon-Lewis
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on extensive surveillance powers threatening investigative journalism and freedom of expression.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-04-27-BBC News-Police to use facial recognition at Champions League final
Author: Chris Baraniuk
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on police needing to explain how they will use and store facial recognition images collected at football matches.
Topics: Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-04-26-The Guardian-'Downward spiral': UK slips to 40th place in press freedom rankings
Author: Damian Gayle
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on extensive surveillance powers threatening investigative journalism and freedom of expression.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship Surveillance, Privacy
2017-04-26-The Register-UK drops in World Press Freedom Index following surveillance and anti-espionage threats
Author: Alexander J. Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on extensive surveillance powers threatening investigative journalism and freedom of expression.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Online censorship Surveillance, Privacy
2017-04-22-Scotsman-Jim Killock: Put privacy first and ID system can be a boon
Author: Jim Killock
Summary: Op-ed on the scrapped plans to use the Scottish NHS Register to help collect income tax.
Topics: Privacy, Surveillance, Scotland
2017-04-21-The Inquirer-ORG is gonna let Theresa May hold a snap election, but first it wants clarity on snooping powers
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the UK Government needing to rewrite the IPAct in the light of the CJEU judgment.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-04-20-Quartz Media-A generation of children is learning about sex through porn—and we have no way to stop it
Author: Cassie Werber
Summary: Myles Jackman quoted on age verification causing a massive revolt by the populace about state intrusion.
Topics: Online age verification, Privacy
2017-04-20-Independent-Digital Economy Bill: What could happen after the government crackdown on online pornography
Author: Olivia Blair
Summary: Interview with Myles Jackman about the dangers of age verification in the Digital Economy Bill
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Online age verification, Privacy, Online censorship
2017-04-10-FN London-The City vs WhatsApp: Surveillance battles intensify – paywall
Author: Lucy McNulty
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on employers having to be transparent on data collection at workplace.
Topics: Data protection, Security, Privacy
2017-04-06-The Sun-How to stop Facebook from tracking your every move and working out your whereabouts
Author: Alahna Kindred
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on Facebook tracking users’ location to help advertisers locate specific target groups.
Topics: Facebook, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-04-04-Info Security-Most Brits Would Feel ‘Safer’ Without Encryption
Author: Phil Muncaster
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the Government already having powers to impose technical capability notices on tech companies.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-04-04-SC Magazine-Cable survey: UK public would choose greater security over privacy
Author: Max Metzger
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on feeling of safety due to reduced communication security is a privileged position.
Topics: Privacy, Security, Encryption,
2017-04-03-Apps for PC Daily-United Kingdon Government: Terrorists should not be able to communicate secretely via WhatsApp
Author: Carlton Cooper
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Security, Data Protection
2017-04-03-VPN Compare-UK Government backs down in Encryption argument
Author: David Spencer
Summary: Alec Muffet quoted on the inability of the Government to coerce the open-source community to comply with encryption removal.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-04-01-Financial Times-Want to stop online snoopers? Here’s how to use a VPN
Author: Tim Bradshaw
Summary: ORG quoted on how to choose a VPN.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Privacy, Security

March

2017-03-30-Middle East Eye-'Secret deals' with tech companies unacceptable, UK government told
Author: Simon Hooper
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter sent to the Home Secretary and tech companies about their meeting on censoring extremism.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-03-30-Tech Crunch-UK wants tech firms to build tools to block terrorist content
Author: Natasha Lomas
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter sent to the Home Secretary and tech companies about their meeting on censoring extremism.
Topics: Online censorship, Security
2017-03-30-The Inquirer-Amber Rudd is having some secretive talks with technology companies
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a letter sent to the Home Secretary and tech companies about their meeting on censoring extremism.
Topics: Online censorship, Security
2017-03-29-Trademarks and Brands Online-Campaigners express concern over copyright infringement in Digital Economy Bill
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign for online copyright infringement changes to the DEBill.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright, Privacy
2017-03-29-The Drum-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says tech firms 'definitely not above the law' as government regulation row rumbles on
Author: Rebecca Stewart
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on criticism of WhatsApp being a political statement rather than actual demands.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Twitter
2017-03-28-The Guardian-Snooping by police to be monitored by independent authority
Author: Owen Bowcott
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Government cherry picking which parts of ECJ ruling they decide to implement.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-03-28-The Inquirer-ORG calls out Amber Rudd on Investigatory Powers codes consultations
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a complaint on a consultation for Codes of Practice for the IPAct.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-28-Computing-Amber Rudd accused of adopting Sir Humphrey Appleby-style obfuscation in Snoopers' Charter codes consultation
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to a complaint on a consultation for Codes of Practice for the IPAct.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-28-The Inquirer-Amazon's cashier-less store goes titsup when more than 20 people are shopping
Author: Carly Page
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to Amazon and their transparency about the use of data from the stand-alone stores.
Topics: Amazon, Data protection, Security
2017-03-28-Police Professional-Investigatory Powers Act to be monitored by independent authority
Author: Joe Shine
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Government cherry picking which parts of ECJ ruling they decide to implement.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-28-The Intercept-After London attack, government scapegoats WhatsApp
Author: Ryan Gallagher
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on criticism of WhatsApp being a political statement rather than actual demands.
Topics: Encryption, Surveillance
2017-03-27-The Verge-UK government renews calls for WhatsApp backdoor after London attack
Author: James Vincent
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Security, Surveillance
2017-03-27-VPN Compare-Encryption targeted by UK Home Secretary in wake of London terror attack
Author: David Spencer
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Security, Surveillance
2017-03-27-Mashable-UK wants WhatsApp to work with intelligence services after London attack
Author: Ariel Bogle
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-27-UK Authority-Government stance on mugshots stirs further opposition
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on custody images only to be retained when police give a reason to retain them.
2017-03-27-Biometric Update-UK government’s position on facial biometrics database hit with liberal backlash
Author: Justin Lee
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on custody images only to be retained when police give a reason to retain them.
Topics: Biometrics, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-26-Guardian-WhatsApp must be accessible to authorities, says Amber Rudd
Author: Andrew Sparrow
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Security, Surveillance
2017-03-26-IT World-UK official wants police access to WhatsApp messages
Author: John Ribeiro
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on removing encryption on WhatsApp would make millions of people online less secure.
Topics: Encryption, Security,
2017-03-25-Torrent Freak-Lawyers & Academics Warn UK Against Criminalizing File-Sharers
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign for online copyright infringement changes to the DEBill.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-03-25-The Independent-‘Database state’: Home Office attacked for storing police mugshots of millions of innocent people
Author: Rob Merrick
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on custody images only to be retained when police give a reason to retain them.
Topics: Data Protection, Surveillance, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-03-25-Lawyers & Academics Send Warning Letter to UK Against Criminalizing Copyright Infringement
Author: Harshit Pandey
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our campaign for online copyright infringement changes to the DEBill.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-03-21-The Register-Home Office admits it's preparing to accept EU ruling on surveillance
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Government needing to be clear on what changes they are proposing to retention of phone and email records following the CJEU judgment.
Topics: European Union, Surveillance, Data protection, Security
2017-03-21-Lib Dem Voice-Brian Paddick writes…A government without a moral compass was always going to end up on the rocks.
Author: Brian Paddick
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to our work on age verification in the DEBill.
Topics: Digital Economy Act, Online age verification, Surveillance
2017-03-20-Wales Online-You think your gadgets serve you - but they may be serving others
Author: John Jewell
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the IPAct being the most extreme surveillance law ever passed in a democracy.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-03-17-The Register-Oxford Uni boffins say internet filters probably won't protect teens
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on blocking of porn sites not preventing tech savvy teenagers from accessing pornographic material.
Topics: Online censorship, Security
2017-03-17-Telegraph-Could GCHQ have spied on Donald Trump?
Author: Cara McGoogan
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on GCHQ being able to intercept Donald Trump's communications.
Topics: Surveillance, Security
2017-03-16-Daily Express-Kodi Box WARNING - Kodi users will be threatened with 10 YEARS in PRISON
Author: Aaron Brown
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the criticism of the DEBill and its provisions on online copyright infringement.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright
2017-03-16-The Daily Star-Kodi warning - Live streaming users to be threatened with of 10 years in prison
Author: Luke Johnson
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the criticism of the DEBill and its provisions on online copyright infringement.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright
2017-03-12-Torrent Freak-Future Shock: UK Teenager Jailed For 5 Years For Downloading One Movie (Column)
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the criticism of the DEBill and its provisions on online copyright infringement.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright
2017-03-10-ZD Net-UN privacy watchdog says 'little or no evidence' that mass surveillance works
Author: Zack Whittaker
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the IPAct being the most extreme surveillance law ever passed in a democracy.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security
2017-03-10-Democratic Audit UK-The Law Commission’s dangerous proposals would turn whistleblowers and journalists into ‘spies’
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the proposals for a new Espionage Act being an attack on freedom of the press.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy
2017-03-09-Computer Weekly-Open Rights Group calls for control of spies’ use of zero-days
Author: Warwick Ashford
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the GCHQ responsibilities for disclosing hacking tools to the CIA.
Topics: Surveillance, Data protection, Security
2107-03-09-Digital Health-Google’s DeepMind building health data audit tool to counter transparency fears
Author: Laura Stevens
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on DeepMind making an interesting attempt to improve auditing of the way the data is stored, copied and used.
Topics: Data Protection, Security
2017-03-08-Newsweek-Wikileaks dump: how to prevent yourself from being spied on
Author: Anthony Cuthbertson
Summary: Ed Johnson-Williams quoted on the importance of continuing to use encrypted messaging apps
Topics: Encryption , Security, Data Protection
2017-03-07-World IP Review-UKIPO responds to Open Rights Group criticism of copyright bill
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the IPO response to ORG’s campaign on online copyright infringement offences.
Topics: Copyright, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
216-03-06-The Inquirer-ORG's Digital Economy Bill prison term concerns ignored by government
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the IPO response to ORG’s campaign on online copyright infringement offences.
Topics: Copyright, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-03-06-Torrent Freak-UK Govt Refuses to Back Down Over Criminalization of File-Sharers
Author: Andy
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the IPO response to ORG’s campaign on online copyright infringement offences.
Topics: Copyright, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-03-06-IP Pro the Internet-ORG and UKIPO clash over 10-year sentences
Author:Barney Dixon
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with the IPO response to ORG’s campaign on online copyright infringement offences.
Topics: Copyright, Investigatory Powers Act 2016
2017-03-05-The Guardian-Why political rebels love WhatsApp
Author: Stuart Dredge
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on MPs failing to see how vital encryption is in everyday life.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-03-03-IP Watch-Switzerland Next In Line To Gamble With Net Blocking
Author: Monika Ermert
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with Blocked.org.
Topics: Online censorship, Surveillance, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-03-03-The Real News-New UK Secrecy Laws Include Harsh Sentences For Journalists Working With Whistleblowers
Author: Kim Brown
Summary: Interview with Jim Killock on the Espionage Act.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Security
2017-03-03-Nat Law Review-UK Search Engines And Rightsholders Join Forces To Combat Online Piracy
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with criticism of the Digital Single Market Strategy.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Copyright

February

2017-02-27-Gov wants to make the UK the 'safest place in the world to go online'
Author: Alexander J Martin
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on ensuring children’s safety online should go hand in hand with protecting their rights to privacy and free speech.
Topics: Privacy, Online censorship
2017-02-22-Cameras in classrooms: An invasion of privacy or the future of teaching?
Author: Oliver Smith
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on cameras at schools being an excessive measure changing the learning dynamic.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Digital Economy Act
2017-02-20-Lush-You are your data
Author:Kate Dancey-Downs
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the issues related to surveillance and privacy in the post-Trump era at a Lush event.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Data Protection
2017-02-19-Al Jazeera- Britain attempts to brand journalists as spies
Author: Jim Killock
Summary: Jim Killock wrote an opinion piece on the Espionage Act.
Topics: Online censorship, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-02-18-Forbes-The Price Of Being A Whistleblower
Author: Karen Higginbottom
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the Espionage Act causing alarm.
Topics: Online censorship, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Security, Privacy
2017-02-16-World IP Review-UK copyright bill could make people ‘vulnerable to blackmail’
Summary: ORG quoted on concerns for copyright trolls misusing DEBill provisions for blackmail of vulnerable people.
Topics:Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017, Security, [[Free speech]
2017-02-14-Tech Dirt-After Passing Worst Surveillance Law In A Democracy, UK Now Proposes Worst Anti-Whistleblowing Law
Author: Glynn Moody
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the Espionage Act and IPAct being the most extreme surveillance law passed in a democracy.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Free speech
2017-02-13-Daily Mail-Journalists and whistleblowers face 14 years in prison for exposing leaked official secrets: Threat to impose same penalties as those convicted of spying for foreign countries-
Author: Vanessa Allen
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on whistleblowing being vital to society in relation to the revised Espionage Act.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Free speech
2017-02-13-The Guardian-No 10 denies plans would curb freedom of journalists and whistleblowers
Author: Rowena Mason
Summary: ORG mentioned in relation to the listed NGOs that were consulted on the revision of the Espionage Act.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship, Free speech
2017-02-13-The Verge-UK considers new punishments for whistleblowers and journalists to deter the next Snowden
Author: James Vincent
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on whistleblowing being vital to society in relation to the revised Espionage Act
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship, Free speech
2017-02-12-The Guardian-Government advisers accused of 'full-frontal attack' on whistleblowers
Author: Rob Evans, Ian Cobain, Nicola Slawson
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the Espionage Act being a full frontal attack on whistleblowers.
Topics: Free speech, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship
2017-02-11-Telegraph-Journalists who obtain leaked official material could be sent to prison under new proposals
Author: Lisa Kjellsson, Robert Mendick
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on whistleblowing being vital to society in relation to the revised Espionage Act.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship, Free speech
2017-02-10-The Register-Planned Espionage Act could jail journos and whistleblowers as spies
Author: Duncan Campbell
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on whistleblowing being vital to society in relation to the revised Espionage Act.
Topics: Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship, Free speech
2017-02-09-The Inquirer-Digital Economy Bill: Open Rights Group lets off a warning over 10-year copyright crimes
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG quoted on concerns for copyright trolls misusing DEBill provisions for blackmail of vulnerable people.
Topics: Copyright, Digital Economy Act 2017, Security
2017-02-08-New Scientist-Age verification for online porn will be a security disaster
Author: Sally Adee
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the age verification issues for porn websites in the DEBill.
Topics: Online age verification, Digital Economy Act 2017, Security
2017-02-08-Braodband Genie-UK porn blocking: Government age verification requirement “could set a dangerous precedent"
Summary: Jim Killock interviewed on ISP blocks for porn websites.
Topics: Online age verification, Security, Digital Economy Act 2017
2017-02-06-New statesman-Inside the government's mad plan to catalog every video on the Internet
Author: Myles Jackman
Summary: Myles Jackman comments on the Government’s plans to introduce age verification and ISP blocking for porn websites.
Topics: Online age verification, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Security
2017-02-03-Order Order-Government to hire porn watching bureaucrats
Summary: ORG quoted about the new campaign for jobs for Internet classifiers.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-02-02-The Missouri Injury Blog-AI software algorithm can track your every move at work
Author: Samuel Butler
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on employees being given clarity on what information is collected and how it is used by AI software at a workplace.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy, Security
2017-02-01-Gizmodo-Apply Now to be the Government's Official Porn Censor
Author: James O Malley
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection to the spoof campaign for Internet censor recruitment.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-02-01-The Inquirer-Open Rights Group spectacularly parodies UK attempts to herd online pornography
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection to the spoof campaign for Internet censor recruitment.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-02-01-The Register-UK.gov hiring folk to watch smutty vids? All hail our blind censors…
Author: Alexander J. Martin
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection to the spoof campaign for Internet censor recruitment.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-02-01-Mashable-This spoof government job involves watching porn all day
Author: Gianluca Mezzofiore
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection to the spoof campaign for Internet censor recruitment.
Topics: Online censorship

January

2017-01-31-Xbiz-Digital Economy Bill Spoof Campaign Debuts
Author: Rhett Pardon
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection to the spoof campaign for Internet censor recruitment.
Topics: Online censorship
2017-01-30-Business Insider-The UK tech industry reacts to Trump's immigration ban: 'A very dark and worrying time'
Author: Rob Price
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on calling on the UK government to limit raw data sharing with the US amidst the ban on Muslims entering the US.
Topics: Data protection, Surveillance, Security
2017-01-30-IT Pro-Travellers to US may be forced to hand over their web data
Author: Jane McCallion
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on Trump failing to uphold democratic values and making the world less safe as a consequence.
Topics: Data protection, Security, Encryption
2017-01-30-New scientist-AI tracks your every move and tells your boss if you’re slacking
Author: Timothy Revell
Summary: Javier Ruiz quoted on people having the right to privacy against intrusive AI technology at workplace.
Topics: Privacy, Surveillance
2017-01-26-ABC News-What is social media's long-term impact on your life? As we document and share our lives, there are implications on the future many aren’t considering.
Author: Justin Boggs, Clint Davis, Alex Hider, and Eric Pfahler
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on social media companies covering lots of purposes for data collection to avoid finding themselves constrained in the future.
Topics: Data protection, Security, Encryption
2017-01-26-CNS News-Despite UN Criticism, UK Bill Aimed at Protecting Children From Online Porn Advances
Author: Kevin McCandless
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the age-verification proposals for website blocking being invariably used to censor also other than porn content.
Topics: Online age verification
2017-01-26-Alternet-British Companies Are Using a Tracking Device That Monitors Their Workers' Voices, Steps and Stress Levels
Author: Michael Arria
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted on workplace tracking devices being part of a broader shift to a surveillance culture.
Topics: Privacy, Surveillance
2017-01-26-The Ferret-New figures prompt claims of ‘no confidence’ in Scots counter terror policy
Author: Ferret journalists
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted on extremist content filters can easily perpetuate discrimination against students from certain backgrounds.
Topics: Scotland, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance
2017-01-26-Computer Weekly-Microsoft’s cloud privacy battle may go to US Supreme Court
Author: Warwick Ashford
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with submitting an amicus brief in support of Microsoft’s challenge to the US government to block them from accessing Microsoft servers in Ireland.
Topics: Microsoft, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Privacy, Surveillance
2017-01-20-Forbes-Trump Has Huge Powers To Spy On Brits - And They're Not Happy
Author: Emma Woollacott
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on a Trump presidency putting more pressure on the data sharing agreement with the UK.
Topics: Data Protection, Surveillance
2017-01-19-Raconteur-Soon your internet history may be public
Author: Charles Orton-Jones
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on privacy concerns of the DEBill and IPAct.
Topics: Digital Economy Act 2017, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Surveillance
2017-01-19-Business Insider-The open internet is under threat, according to a new report — and it needs your help
Author: Rob Price
Summary: ORG mentioned as one of the organisation advocating privacy and security on the Internet.
Topics: Privacy, Security
2017-01-17-New Scientist-Resisting Trump: How to survive the next surveillance state
Author: Sally Adee
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on bulk data collection making it possible to search and process that data to determine if there is interesting material.
Topics: Data protection, Surveillance
2017-01-16-IT Pro-Workplace monitoring: would you let your boss track your mood?
Author: Nicole Kobie
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted on workplace tracking devices being part of a broader shift to a surveillance culture.
Topics: Privacy, Surveillance
2017-01-13-The Guardian-WhatsApp vulnerability allows snooping on encrypted messages
Author: Manisha Ganguly
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on companies who offer end-to-end encryption to disclose their vulnerabilities if they are found.
Topics: Encryption, Security
2017-01-12-The Guardian-UN free speech advocate criticises UK plan to curb access to online porn
Author: Damien Gayle
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the age verification going badly wrong if the DEBill passes as it currently is.
Topics: Online age verification, Digital Economy Act 2017, Free speech
2017-01-07-Scotsman-SNP accused of ‘running scared’ of ‘super ID database’ plans
Author: Scott Macnab
Summary: Jim Killock quoted on the necessity for a debate on any plans that will lead to ID card system in Scotland.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy
2017-01-05-Lexology-Policing the internet - an age old problem
Author: Joseph Byrne
Summary: ORG mentioned in connection with Alec Muffett who was quoted on the hacking dangers created by age-verification systems.
Topics: Online age verification, Security
2017-01-05-Sky News-Social media terms and conditions 'incomprehensible' to children
Author: Tom Cheshire
Summary: Pam Cowburn quoted on the lack of clarity on how company use people’s personal data.
Topics: Data protection, Security
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