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Age verification is emerging in the EU as a tool to protect minors online ⚠️. But it raises privacy risks, expands surveillance, and excludes millions from digital spaces 🔒.
Experts warn it creates a false sense of security while failing to address root causes of online harm.
🔗 https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/
#TechNews #Privacy #DataRights #DigitalSafety #CyberSecurity #UserData #ChildRights #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #GDPR #Inclusion #DigitalEthics #AI #Surveillance #HumanRights
Age verification is emerging in the EU as a tool to protect minors online ⚠️. But it raises privacy risks, expands surveillance, and excludes millions from digital spaces 🔒.
Experts warn it creates a false sense of security while failing to address root causes of online harm.
🔗 https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/
#TechNews #Privacy #DataRights #DigitalSafety #CyberSecurity #UserData #ChildRights #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #GDPR #Inclusion #DigitalEthics #AI #Surveillance #HumanRights
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The ICO refused to investigate the UK Ministry of Defence for the most serious data breach in UK history – the leaking of data on 19,000 Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
They said it was a one-off.
But what about the 49 data breaches at the MoD over the last 4 years?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8950pyy1vo
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
For the last 3-4 years, the ICO has shifted away from using enforcement powers against public sector organisations except as a last resort.
Since then, the ICO's own review of this public sector approach showed “the average number of reported breaches increased by 11%” and an 8% increase in data protection complaints.
By removing the deterrence of regulatory sanctions, this approach has worsen the status quo.
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
No bark. No bite.
The Information Commissioner's Office (UK) has shied away from enforcing data laws one too many times.
Yesterday over 70 groups and experts joined ORG's demand for an inquiry into the regulator.
Evidence shows that when enforcement goes down, breaches go up. We say enough.
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
The ICO refused to investigate the UK Ministry of Defence for the most serious data breach in UK history – the leaking of data on 19,000 Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
They said it was a one-off.
But what about the 49 data breaches at the MoD over the last 4 years?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8950pyy1vo
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
For the last 3-4 years, the ICO has shifted away from using enforcement powers against public sector organisations except as a last resort.
Since then, the ICO's own review of this public sector approach showed “the average number of reported breaches increased by 11%” and an 8% increase in data protection complaints.
By removing the deterrence of regulatory sanctions, this approach has worsen the status quo.
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
A slap on the wrist isn't a deterrent.
The failure to investigate even the most serious data breach in UK history is the final straw.
We need a strong data regulator that will take action against the government and private sector at a time of escalating threats.
We need an inquiry into the Information Commissioner's Office if we're to have data protection laws with teeth and resilience against cyber attacks.
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
No bark. No bite.
The Information Commissioner's Office (UK) has shied away from enforcing data laws one too many times.
Yesterday over 70 groups and experts joined ORG's demand for an inquiry into the regulator.
Evidence shows that when enforcement goes down, breaches go up. We say enough.
#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #ICO #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #datarights
🚨 Brussels, today 🚨Ursula! Stand up for Europe – not for Trump’s tech bros!
As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @EUCommission to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #standupursula✊ @edri
📣 Over 200,000 people have signed petitions demanding action.
✍️ Add your voice now → StandUpUrsula.com #StandUpUrsula #EU #DataRights #GDPR