James Baker

Loads of FOI requests going into Ofcom about how they are monitoring VPN use. They are refusing to answer most of them. We know they are paying Apptopia and the contract is here https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/affd2903-bba4-42fa-a96a-f65e7ff23329

FOI responses can be read
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/freedom-of-information/foi-responses

#VPN #Privacy #ofcom

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Show threadFernsbyFeb 5
@JamesBaker Who is Apptopia some kind of Data Broker? I assume they are doing this to consider if the Lord's amendment for a VPN ban is an option.
Show threadJames BakerFeb 5

@Fernsby Yes their CEO discusses their methods here https://medium.com/@Jon_35384/apptopia-future-of-mobile-data-explained-352841ea834b

They were doing it before ban amendment. Polticans in Lords were demanding data on VPN use. They wrote from their communications and digital committee asking for it

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