Calling the #UK a "#democracy" is like calling the #USA "#socialist"...

If a "platform" is #KYC'ing users from the UK or even is able or willing to collect #PII like #PhoneNumbers that would make them know if a customer is from the UK, it has to be regarded as #insecure - period!

The sheer idea of said #tech is irredeemably wrong!

  • Espechally since it's not a replacement for moderation nor parenting!

#ITsec #InfoSec #OpSec #ComSec #privacy #DataProtection #OSA #UKOSA #OnlineSafetyAct

The UK Just Legalized Mass Surveillance (In the Name of Safety)

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UK MPs target VPNs in latest Online Safety Act debate

"The onus should be on the VPN company to comply with the law"

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EFF, Open Rights Group, Big Brother Watch, and Index on Censorship Call on UK Government to Repeal Online Safety Act

Ahead of today's Parliamentary petition debate on the Online Safety Act, EFF joined Open Rights Group, Big Brother Watch, and Index on Censorship in sending a briefing to UK politicians urging them to listen to their constituents and repeal the legislation.

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Do you know why we have surveillance for inanimate things that we need to protect? Because, surprise surprise, inanimate objects can't fend for themselves and we need some form notification so we can act "on their behalf".

Now, children, believe it or not, are NOT inanimate, let alone objects. They're living human beings like everyone else. Yes, they need education to be able to handle themselves proper but that can't come at the cost of curiosity (let's be honest, even if you tell your kid "don't touch the candle flame, they'll still do it and burn their fingers to acquire and confirm the hypothesis that yes, flame is indeed too hot to handle).

Now, all these "Protect the kids" freaks seem to kind of forget that part about kids being human beings. This leads me to two possible conclusions
A) They're pretty shit parents (helicopter parenting is a really bad practice and often results in raising an anxious wreck of a person).

Or, brace yourselves
B) They have a "customer". You know, the kind of customer who indeed treats kids as objects. I'm sure I don't need to continue.

So, dear politicians, which one are you? Shit parents? Or the latter?

#chatcontrol #ukosa #osa #kosa

Imgur has been completely blocked in the UK.

(Using Mozilla VPN to connect to Manchester to verify)

#BlockedWebsite #imgur #ukosa

Just dropped a new video! 🚨 From my Twitch stream, I react to how the UK Online Safety Act is already failing. What was supposed to “protect kids” is turning into censorship & privacy risks. Full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/SrA3JruTWtc #Cybersecurity #UK #InfoSec #UKOSA #OnlineSafety #VPN
UK Online Safety Act Failing Already

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Hey UK, I hear you need an ID just to browse the internet now under UKOSA. Don’t worry, I’m covered… this should work, right?

#UKOSA #Privacy #Cybersecurity #Infosec

New video is live: https://youtu.be/WX3tB00TVaI

Politicians in the EU, UK & US are pushing laws like Chat Control, KOSA & Online Safety Acts that break encryption & demand internet ID. Here’s why that’s dangerous.

#ChatControl #Encryption #Privacy #KOSA #Cybersecurity #UKOSA #EUChatControl #Politics

Why KOSA, UK Online Safety Act, SCREEN Act & Chat Control Won’t Protect Kids (But Will Censor You)

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Up late editing tomorrow’s video 👀 Politicians in the EU, UK & US are pushing Chat Control, KOSA & Online Safety laws. They claim it’s “for the kids” — but it really means breaking encryption & forcing internet ID.

#ChatControl #UKOSA #Encryption #Privacy #KOSA #OnlineSafety

Ok, so why can't Microsoft look at my account and just go "oh, this account was created over 20 years ago, they must be over 18"? Or just use any of the existing things on the account (credit card, mobile, etc, Azure agreements, MS certification) to prove that I am? #UKOnlineSafetyAct #ukosa #AgeVerification #OldAccounts