The U.K. Parliament has passed the Online Safety Bill (OSB), which says it will make the U.K. “the safest place” in the world to be online. In reality, the OSB will lead to a much more censored, locked-down internet for British users. The bill could empower the government to undermine not just the privacy and security of U.K. residents, but internet users worldwide.
  • makeasnek@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    How to contact your MP: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/

    • appel@whiskers.bim.boats
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      1 year ago

      Problem is they want an address, I don't feel comfortable giving my address now for fear of being noted down as an encryption user. This has been used in France to accuse people of crimes.

  • electromage@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    So despite what Cory Doctorow said at DEF CON, it seems the government isn't actually saving us?