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author: Heather Burns

a dog runs in the street

The Dog that Caught the Car: Britain's 'World-Leading' Internet

Billed as a “world-leading” child-protection law, the UK’s Online Safety Act has instead normalized surveillance and ID checks. “Tech policy wonk" Heather Burns writes that the model is spreading across the Atlantic, where politicians see a ready-made tool for censorship and control.
Audrey Hingle 11 Sep 2025
It was the best of intentions, it was the worst of implementations

It was the best of intentions, it was the worst of implementations

This week in our main story, Heather Burns explores the unfolding drama of two distinct Technical Capability Notices (TCNs) from the UK government. But first... Can the Feds get my data? | ¿Puede el gobierno federal acceder a mis datos? Since Trump began his second term, organizations, activists, and individuals involved
Audrey Hingle 24 Apr 2025

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