Online Harms

Jan 26
5 min

Some reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymity

Being banned, or having your content removed, is only one form of exclusion from social media currently threatening Freedom of Expression

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A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans

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!

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First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms

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...

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New report from HOPE not hate re Online Harms

David Babbs

Nov 23, 2020
6 min

New report from HOPE not hate re Online Harms

Earlier this month, anti-extremism group HOPE not hate published a new report, titled "A BETTER WEB: regulating to reduce far-right hate...

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New “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflections

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.

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Important new research published by Glitch - some quick reflections

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

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Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up

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...

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Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown

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.

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Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation

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...

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