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Online Safety Bill second reading - our briefing to MPs
This afternoon is a significant milestone in the passage of the Online Safety Bill, with 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. Here is a brie
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David Babbs
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
Growing parliamentary support for solutions to the misuse of anonymity on social media
Clean Up The Internet took part in a very encouraging meeting in parliament last week, to discuss proportionate solutions to problems...
Stephen Kinsella
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Reflections on the draft Online Safety Bill
There’s much to welcome in the UK government's publication of a draft Online Safety Bill. It’s been a long time now since the publication...
David Babbs
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?
The government’s planned Online Safety Bill needs to include powers for the new regulator, Ofcom, to require Social Media Platforms to act t
David Babbs
- Dec 19, 2020
- 1 min
A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans
Here’s a compilation of some of the analysis which we’ve found most useful so far. Other recommendations would be gratefully received!
Stephen Kinsella
- Dec 16, 2020
- 4 min
First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms
We welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...
David Babbs
- Oct 26, 2020
- 5 min
New “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflections
Last week, Demos published some valuable new research which presents “a snapshot of public opinion” towards Online Harms.
David Babbs
- Sep 17, 2020
- 4 min
Important new research published by Glitch - some quick reflections
Last week Glitch and the End Violence Against Women Coalition published a powerful new report, which should be essential reading for anyone
David Babbs
- Jul 31, 2020
- 7 min
Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up
The UK parliament has now broken for summer recess, so it’s a good time for another round-up of latest developments in parliament. From...
David Babbs
- May 18, 2020
- 6 min
Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown
The pandemic has reinforced the importance and urgency of tackling Online Harms.
David Babbs
- Mar 1, 2020
- 3 min
Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation
Here's a non-exhaustive, un-ordered list of other organisations and individuals whose work in this area we are aware of, respect, and...
David Babbs
- Oct 18, 2019
- 15 min
Academic research about anonymity, online disinhibition, trolling and abuse
A non-exhaustive list of academic works exploring the relationship between anonymity, online disinhibition, and online harms such as trollin
Robert McLeod
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Anonymous online abuse is a threat to freedom of speech
So much of our democratic way of life depends on reasonable, courteous and informed debate and discussion. We speak and argue with people...
skinsella1
- Jul 2, 2019
- 1 min
Our response to the "Online Harms" white paper
In April 2019, the UK government published an "Online Harms" White Paper, and launched a consultation seeking feedback on its proposals....
Stephen Kinsella
- Jun 30, 2019
- 2 min
Why I'm founding Clean Up the Internet
Over the past few years I regularly had conversations with friends and colleagues regarding what we saw as a steep decline in the level of...
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