JamesBaker

JamesBaker, 11 hours ago to ukteachers

Jen at Defend Digital Me has don’t great work exposing this. It’s the same pattern collect data for a legitimate use then before you know it the data forms part of our increasingly totalitarian surveillance state. Trust in schools will take another hit as people learn to distrust institutions #surveillance #education #privacy https://schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-secret-deal-to-let-benefit-fraud-squad-snoop-on-pupil-data/

JamesBaker, 13 hours ago to privacy

EA looking to book adverts into its games - https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ea-is-looking-at-adding-in-game-ads-in-aaa-games-well-be-very-thoughtful-as-we-move-into-that-says-ceo with the often exploitative privacy and consumer practices within the industry is there a need for digital rights campaigns to focus on the gaming industry more? What do you think? #EA #Privacy #advertising #data

JamesBaker, 1 day ago to ArtificialIntelligence

I tried to do a Tik Tok video about how the online safety act would censor content and it was ironically throttled for mentioning categories that would be censored. I think we ought to try and use different platforms to reach people about digital rights issues but those platforms don’t make it easy to do so. #censorship #digitalrights #algorithm

JamesBaker, 2 days ago to privacy

Age assurance is in the news again today. Sadly this isn’t a magic solution and will instead expose users to increased cybersecurity and privacy risks and drive under 18s towards less controlled spaces to obtain and share restricted files. #onlinesafety #privacy #digitalharms

JamesBaker, 23 days ago to internet

The enshitification of Tik Tok didn’t take long. It went from a platform where people have a voice to express themselves in a quick video format to people just getting a bit of fame to then flog products on Tik Tok shop.
#socialmedia #enshitificacion #tech

JamesBaker, 23 days ago to random

I wonder after smoking is banned and then social media / smart phones for Children what the British state will ban next? With each ban and prohibition we loose a little bit more of our freedom. Meanwhile the ways in which Government watches and stalks us with surveillance increases. #civilliberty

JamesBaker, 25 days ago to random

The House of Lords are debating the new data protection and digital information bill. Currently Lord Clement-Jones is tearing into plans to water down protections for people’s personal data when it’s being transferred overseas https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/4008eeaa-16c4-42a5-bdcf-78cec311ba2f #Data #DPDI #dataprotection

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to ai

So behind the curtain of big tech AI is low paid people in India of people watching surveillance cameras. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/1000-indians-part-of-amazons-generative-ai-driven-just-walk-out-project-in-fresh-stores-report-101712118547238-amp.html #AI #bigtech #technology #digitalrights

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to infosec

Very saddened to hear that Prof Ross Anderson has passed away. He did so much to campaign and improve our privacy and security. #digitalrights #infosec #privacy #UK

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to privacy

MPs now debating whether to give themselves special exemption from surveillance powers. If only MPs were the only ones he would benefit from the requirement of a judge’s order before having their communications intercepted #IPAA #privacy #digitalrights

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to privacy

Parliamentarians in the U.K. today debate the Government’s data bill. @openrightsgroup sets out the human impact of attempts to degrade the role of the ICO as our data watchdog and proposes practical wage Lords can fix this problem. https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/the-dpdi-bill-will-make-it-harder-for-people-to-get-justice-from-the-ico-warns-open-rights-group/ #data #ico #privacy #digitalrights

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to privacy

The LIBE committee of the European Parliament has written to the Commission with concerns that the UK’s new data protection bill will impact on the U.K. This is a big intervention from the European Parliament around the UKs plans to water down data rights https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/8-march-2024-letter-to-commissioner-reynders-from-libe-committee-chair-dpdi-bill/ #DataProtecion #privacy #EU #DPDIBill

JamesBaker, 1 month ago to random

It’s kind of ironic that the Police don’t like being filmed when they themselves are so keen on things like live facial recognition cameras and filming us https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68533904 #watchmen #police #surveillance

JamesBaker, 2 months ago to random

One thing to note in the Rochdale by-election result was it appeared that Galloway was using data to target people based on protected characteristics. This would be a breach of the data protection act. It appears to me like they had custom filters for this setup on the EARS electoral software. With growing sectarianism in British politics using data to target people like this will only increase divisions. #election #data #rochdale

JamesBaker, 2 months ago to random

The part of the Begum case I struggle with is she was just 15 at the time. I think people are capable of getting indoctrinated at impressionable young ages then later breaking free of that indoctrination. I think society ought to provide a way back to rehabilitate extremists https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-68372112

JamesBaker, 2 months ago to security

European Parliament hit with spyware attack - Members and staff in the chamber's subcommittee on security and defense (SEDE) had phones targeted. Privacy matters for politicians!
https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-defense-subcommittee-phones-checked-for-spyware/ #security #Europe

JamesBaker, 4 months ago to privacy

I was playing about with some AI generate images of a society in which facial recognition surveillance is widespread. I think I’m going to give myself nightmares #surveillance #privacy

AI generated image of a dystopian surveillance state

JamesBaker, 4 months ago to random

I’m glad the Post Office scandal is getting attention but society seems broken it requires a docudrama about an issue before any action is taken.

JamesBaker, 4 months ago to random

Twixmas is an odd concept as it’s still part of the 12 days of Christmas. Modern culture is oddly allergic to the concept of 12 days of Christmas!

JamesBaker, 4 months ago to random

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has provided its analysis of the U.K. Government’s new data protection bill. It identifies a number of issue. https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/sites/default/files/2023/Data%20Protection%20and%20Digital%20Information%20Bill%2C%20House%20of%20Lords%20Second%20Reading%20%2815%20December%202023%29.docx

JamesBaker, 4 months ago to privacy

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill massively expands DWPs powers to spy on your financial assets. Take action at https://www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/hands-off-our-data/ #privacy #surveillance #UK #DataGrabBill

JamesBaker, 5 months ago to random

Meta turning on E2EE for Messenger is a good move it will ensure millions of people benefit from a security and privacy feature. They have done this despite a large amount of pressure from the Home Office in the U.K. who are worried about it impacting their snooping powers.

JamesBaker, 5 months ago to privacy

The Government’s data grab bill is back in Parliament on Wednesday. Please write to your MP and tell them to take their hands off our data! https://action.openrightsgroup.org/email-your-mp-stop-data-grab-bill #DPDIBill #privacy

JamesBaker, 5 months ago to privacy

We value your privacy by sharing data with 376 partners…. Not impressed by UK Met Office app. #privacy