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BenMcr 18-01-2023 10:44
Online Safety Bill
 
I couldn't find an existing thread about this, but with the online safety bill in the news thought it could do with one

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...bench-pressure
Quote:
Donelan confirms stiffer online safety measures after backbench pressure

One new provision targets senior managers at tech platforms who ignore Ofcom enforcement notices
In addition to the amendment for the changes to add criminal charges for tech platform managers, this has also been added which seems to be contrdictory for a goverment that's supposedly against 'cancel culture' and for free speech
Quote:
Under a further change to the bill, video footage that shows people crossing the Channel in small boats in a “positive light” will be added to a list of illegal content that all tech platforms must proactively prevent from reaching users.

Donelan said posting positive videos of crossings could be aiding and abetting immigration offences. Natalie Elphicke, the Conservative MP for Dover, had originally tabled an amendment proposing the change.

Damien 18-01-2023 11:44
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Under a further change to the bill, video footage that shows people crossing the Channel in small boats in a “positive light” will be added to a list of illegal content that all tech platforms must proactively prevent from reaching users.
This is completely mad.

1andrew1 18-01-2023 13:28
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36143874)
This is completely mad.
China, Iran, Belarus, Russia and North Korea will be wondering if they've got a new bedfellow!

Paul 18-01-2023 13:57
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
What exactly is a "tech platform" ?
Quote:
One new provision targets senior managers at tech platforms who ignore Ofcom enforcement notices

BenMcr 18-01-2023 14:01
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36143889)
What exactly is a "tech platform" ?
Anything here answer your question - https://www.gov.uk/government/public...the-draft-bill

Paul 18-01-2023 14:12
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Nope, its equally vague, referring to 'tech companies' and 'major platforms'.

[ and Category 1 companies ] whatever they are.

BenMcr 18-01-2023 14:34
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36143874)
This is completely mad.
As people on social media have pointed out, celebrating Dunkirk would technically be illegal under those rules :shocked: . Christopher Nolan's film would be banned.

ianch99 18-01-2023 14:38
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
This is inline with their recent erosion of our rights & liberties. They be locking you up next for "Wearing a loud shirt in a built up area" :D

TheDaddy 18-01-2023 17:15
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ianch99 (Post 36143901)
This is inline with their recent erosion of our rights & liberties. They be locking you up next for "Wearing a loud shirt in a built up area" :D
Having an absurd or aggressive haircut in public

heero_yuy 18-01-2023 17:20
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36143918)
Having an absurd or aggressive haircut in public
Being in possession of an offensive wife. :D

This bill still treats the internet as if it's the top shelf of the corner shop. The only parties likely to fall foul of it are the BBC and innocent UK forums etc. Tik Tok, twitter et al will still be unreachable.

Paul 18-01-2023 23:33
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
I did read this in the draft link ;
Quote:
The regulator will have the powers necessary to take appropriate action against all companies in scope, no matter where they are based.
Good luck with that .... delusions of power.

pip08456 19-01-2023 08:56
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36143899)
As people on social media have pointed out, celebrating Dunkirk would technically be illegal under those rules :shocked: . Christopher Nolan's film would be banned.
Except it wouldn't. The channel was crossed in troopsships before embarking in the landing craft.

BenMcr 19-01-2023 10:05
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36143942)
Except it wouldn't. The channel was crossed in troopsships before embarking in the landing craft.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk

Quote:
The Little Ships of Dunkirk were about 850 private boats[1] that sailed from Ramsgate in England to Dunkirk in northern France between 26 May and 4 June 1940 as part of Operation Dynamo, helping to rescue more than 336,000 British, French, and other Allied soldiers who were trapped on the beaches at Dunkirk during the Second World War.

pip08456 19-01-2023 11:33
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36143945)
My bad Ben, I'd seen similar about Dunkirk and D-Day. Confused.com.:D

tweetiepooh 19-01-2023 11:38
Re: Online Safety Bill
 
Some companies like What'sApp will withdraw from the UK because they will not weaken their security just for the UK. It's a terrible bill.


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