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Graham Smith @cyberleagle.bsky.social · 7h

Ahead of the 20 Oct deadline for responding to Ofcom’s proactive technology consultation, a reminder of how the government has translated ‘safety by design’ into upload filtering. #OnlineSafetyAct www.cyberleagle.com/2024/12/safe...

Safe speech by design

Proponents of a duty of care for online platforms have long dwelt on the theme of safety by design. It has come to the fore again recently w...

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 8h

The European Convention on Human Rights is being misrepresented in the UK, says former Supreme Court President Lady Hale👇

🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com

“It seems so short-sighted. I’m sorry, I’m really, really worried about it.”

#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 19h

Huge privacy intrusions of vulnerable patients supposed to receive one-to-one care.

But an inquest heard the Oxevision surveillance system was muted by staff in one case where the patient was left alone for 28 minutes.

Surveillance also lacked patients’ consent.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Possible' misuse of Oxevision monitoring system, trust admits

The use of the monitoring system in mental health wards has been explored at the Lampard Inquiry.

www.bbc.co.uk

Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 1d

‘Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights, said that the current legal framework allows UK authorities to “impose excessive limits on freedom of assembly and expression, and risk overpolicing” in a letter sent to the home secretary.’

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Human rights official urges UK to review laws after Palestine Action placard arrests

Counter-terror laws must not place unnecessary limits on ‘fundamental rights’, Michael O’Flaherty tells Shabana Mahmood Europe’s most senior human rights official has called on Shabana Mahmood to review UK protest laws after mass arrests over the ban on Palestine Action. Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights, said that the current legal framework allows UK authorities to “impose excessive limits on freedom of assembly and expression, and risk overpolicing” in a letter sent to the home secretary. Continue reading...

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Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · 1d

Is AI actually a sound social investment? Or a net drain of value? Come to Edinburgh and help us @braiduk.bsky.social develop a more holistic and rigorous methodology for measuring AI’s real worth!

Ewa Luger @ewaluger.bsky.social · 2d

New research job alert! Come and join the amazing @braiduk.bsky.social team, working with me and @shannonvallor.bsky.social. The post is exploring the social return of AI investments. Feel free to reach out, and apply here - www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA010/r...

Research Associate at The University of Edinburgh

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Associate is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 1d

“Good Hang with Amy Poehler” is perhaps the comedian’s biggest platform since “Parks and Recreation,” and the mega-popular podcast still leans into Leslie Knope’s vibes: sunniness, earnestness, a focus on female friendship and uncomplicated feminist values.

The Safe Space of “Good Hang with Amy Poehler”

The “Parks and Recreation” star has created the ultimate comfort listen—one that hinges on making her celebrity guests comfortable, too.

www.newyorker.com

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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 1d

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas

www.theguardian.com

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Rachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent Guardian piece on Aadhar, India's digital ID system, that captures the dilemma extremely well. Digital-by-default methods create huge convenience for some, double-down on social exclusion for others, and it is easy for their scope to rapidly expand www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion

Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of ‘digital coercion’ and security breaches

www.theguardian.com

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry to miss you. Hopefully another time soon

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Jessica!

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 2d

Very excited for all the debate and discussion on the right to privacy in an era of AI, surveillance, data retention with this stellar panel:

Prof David Feldman (University of Cambridge)
Prof Orla Lynskey (UCL)
James Baker (Harvard)
Robert Spano (Former President of ECtHR)

Hope you can join us!

InfoLawCentre@IALS @infolawcentre.bsky.social · 2d

Only 2 days to go!

Join us on Wednesday for a timely discussion on the themes and findings of the book - EU Data Privacy Law and Serious Crime.

@ials.bsky.social @nniloideain.bsky.social

InfoLawCentre@IALS @infolawcentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are pleased to announce a new event - 'Better Regulation’ of Data Retention and Human Rights? EU Data Privacy Law, Serious Crime, and National Security

🗓️ 15 October 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm, in-person at IALS

Book your place now! 👇
ials.sas.ac.uk/events/bette...

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InfoLawCentre@IALS @infolawcentre.bsky.social · 2d

Only 2 days to go!

Join us on Wednesday for a timely discussion on the themes and findings of the book - EU Data Privacy Law and Serious Crime.

@ials.bsky.social @nniloideain.bsky.social

InfoLawCentre@IALS @infolawcentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are pleased to announce a new event - 'Better Regulation’ of Data Retention and Human Rights? EU Data Privacy Law, Serious Crime, and National Security

🗓️ 15 October 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm, in-person at IALS

Book your place now! 👇
ials.sas.ac.uk/events/bette...

@nniloideain.bsky.social

'Better Regulation’ of Data Retention and Human Rights? EU Data Privacy Law, Serious Crime, and National Security

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Gateklons @gateklons.bsky.social · 2d

One person's spam campaign is another person's democratic engagement. In any case, they know how to make it stop 😁

But a wonderful example of how just one person's wit and skill can make a big difference. Bravo!

www.politico.eu/article/one-...

One-man spam campaign ravages EU ‘Chat Control’ bill

A software developer from Denmark is having an outsized influence on a hotly debated law to break open encrypted apps.

www.politico.eu

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 3d

RIP Diane Keaton. Nobody has ever looked as good in cream knitwear as you did in Something's Gotta Give.

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 3d

On the limits of AI (specifically ChatGPT5 Plus).

It was asked for an English translation of a French judgment. That was Wednesday. It is now Day 4.

But have been reassured (multiple times) that it just needs 20minutes …

For industry overpromises, sentient AI really isn’t as close as promised.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 6d

Today’s update from the Independent Office for Police Conduct around accelerated misconduct proceedings is unprecedented and sends a clear message that any officers who display the kind of behaviour we saw on Panorama will face serious consequences - fast.

Police watchdog investigating 10 officers

The IOPC says they have sufficient evidence to show clear breaches of professional behaviour.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 5d

Thiel "argued that those who propose limits on technology development not only hinder business but threaten to usher in the destruction of the United States and an era of global totalitarian rule, according to the recordings."

Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction

In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 5d

Civil society and human rights defenders are facing alarming trends across Europe, warns the Council of Europe’s #HumanRights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty👇

🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

@coe.int @commissionerhr.coe.int

Alarming trends: the crisis facing civil society and human rights defenders in Europe - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 09/10/2025

www.coe.int

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🌎🐎John Hyphen🎮🤠 @johnhyphen.bsky.social · 12d

the EU parliament is looking for a native-level irish speaker for a press officer traineeship, starting next march

it's paid (€1660/month, no tax) and is a pretty sweet opportunity to see how the EU sausage is made, and a chance to try brussels (if you're not already here)

deadline end of october!

European parliament Traineeships - Press Unit - Post E: Press Officer, Gaelic Language

Consultez toutes les offres d'emploi Parlement européen stage et postulez en ligne a nos annonces emploi sur le site recrutement Parlement européen stage

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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 6d

Former UK Supreme Court President on leaving the #ECHR:

“It would be a disaster for Europe… it’s one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation since the Second World War. The Convention put into language the rights everybody ought to have.”

🔗 www.scottishlegal.com/articles/bar...

Baroness Hale warns against ECHR withdrawal

Former Supreme Court President Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that lea...

www.scottishlegal.com

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 6d

very interesting what is not allowed these days. in this case, basic archiving of real videos

www.404media.co/apple-banned...

Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses

Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

www.404media.co

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Megan Gray @megangray.bsky.social · 6d

Police arrest man based on his ChatGPT prompts. Did they issue a warrant to OpenAI, did company give notice to the accused? How was the prompt “found?”

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Nora Ni Loideain @nniloideain.bsky.social · 6d

A must-watch.
Short but excellent critique of:

- what ‘AI Slop’ is
- how it is damaging the integrity and reliability of online information and creative industries
- how AI (not AI slop) can be used as a useful tool

Suitable for children and adults of all ages:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN...

AI Slop Is Destroying The Internet

YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

m.youtube.com

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 6d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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John Thornhill @johnthornhill.bsky.social · 9d

"America has become one big bet on AI," writes Ruchir Sharma.

Better not go wrong....

on.ft.com/3KUg7z8

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