June 18, 2024 at 06:28PM The EU Council is set to vote on a proposal to prevent online dissemination of child sexual abuse material, requiring internet providers to scan digital communication for illegal content. This includes client-side scanning on users’ devices. Companies like Signal and Threema oppose the plan, citing risks to encryption, privacy, and … Read more
May 5, 2024 at 09:34AM The director of Internet Society, Robin Wilton, argues that strong end-to-end encryption does not impede law enforcement efforts and that claims made by Europol lack evidence. Wilton also dismisses UK’s Online Safety Act as a futile fight for law enforcement, emphasizing the necessity of encryption in today’s connected world. Key … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 07:07AM The murder of Brianna Ghey has sparked a debate on children’s access to the dark web in the UK. Ciaran Martin weighed in, emphasizing the need for greater focus on educating children about the dark web. Concerns about the Online Safety Act and children’s engagement in cybercrime were also highlighted, … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 05:27AM Ofcom proposes age verification methods like credit card checks and facial recognition to protect children online under the UK’s Online Safety Act. Privacy activists are concerned, while service providers face challenges balancing these checks with privacy laws. Final guidance is expected by early 2025. Key Takeaways from Meeting Notes on … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 06:08AM The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act, which aims to make the UK the safest place to be online, has been passed into law. The act requires tech companies to prevent illegal content distribution and protect children from harmful material. Non-compliant companies face fines and even imprisonment for executives. There are … Read more