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WhatsApp CEO: We will not let governments read user texts

Anushe Fawaz — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:12:01 +0000

WhatsApp's CEO does not wish to change the app's security policy under any government regulation, especially the UK Online Safety Bill. He claims that the bill makes the app less desirable for users. Read more...

UK's Online Safety Bill postponed following the Prime Minister's resignation

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:16:01 +0000

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation, the Online Safety Bill has been postponed. There are speculations that it will be discarded, however, it depends on the new Prime Minister. Read more...

UK: Research shows kids as young as eight have handed out personal details online

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:38:01 +0000

O2 and the NSPCC have published new information from a study on 2,000 children in the UK and their online habits. They hope to help parents with online matters with the re-launched Net Aware site. Read more...

UK: Tech firms could be fined if they don't remove harmful videos

Paul Hill — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:40:01 +0000

The UK's digital regulator, Ofcom, could gain new powers next year which will allow it to fine tech companies that fail to remove inappropriate content from their platforms that children may see. Read more...