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Now we want censorship: porn controls in the Digital Economy Bill are running out of control
The government’s proposal for age verification to access pornograpy is running out of control. MPs have worked out that attempts to verify adult’s ages won’t stop children from accessing other pornographic websites: so their proposed answer is to start censoring these websites.
EventORG North East: CryptoParty: how to protect yourself online
Cryptoparties are a great way for anyone to learn how to install and use tools to help secure their online communications. At the event, we will organise volunteers into a series of informal tables, each covering a different topic relevant to the CryptoParty ethos. Attendees can move between tables they are interested in, learn a variety of technologies, and hopefully have a fun time!
BlogFig leafs for privacy in Age Verification
The Digital Economy Bill mandates that pornographic websites must verify the age of their customers. Are there any powers to protect user privacy?
BlogA database of the UK’s porn habits. What could possibly go wrong?
The Government wants people who view pornography to show that they are over 18, via Age Verification systems. This is aimed at reducing the likelihood of children accessing inappropriate content.
