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Dear members of r/openrightsgroup,

Our digital rights and online privacy are under imminent threat, and we must unite to protect them. The Online Safety Bill (OSB) is poised to become law, and it poses a grave risk to the core principles of digital freedom and privacy.

The OSB, as currently drafted, grants the government extensive powers to regulate online speech, leading to the creation of a government-appointed state speech regulator. This has serious implications for free speech, as government entities like the Home Office and DCMS will have the authority to dictate what content is removed, filtered, and monitored on the internet.

**How will this affect websites like Wikipedia, Reddit, and other platforms?**

The Bill's provisions could potentially impact household names like Wikipedia and Reddit. Websites that refuse to cooperate with the speech regulator's orders may find themselves in the crosshairs. The Bill's demands for content removal and monitoring will place a heavy burden on these platforms and could stifle the open exchange of ideas and information that they provide.

Additionally, the OSB includes provisions that could compel online platforms to scan user data for illegal content, even potentially compromising end-to-end encryption. This backdoor scanning system is not just a privacy concern; it is incompatible with human rights and opens the door to misuse by bad actors.

While the UK government initially claimed that technology existed to perform such invasive scanning without compromising encryption, they've now admitted that this may not be the case. This flip-flop on the technological feasibility is concerning and highlights the need for stronger protections.

**What can we do to defend digital rights:**

1. Raise awareness: Share this post and spread the word on social media to inform as many people as possible.
2. Contact your Members of Parliament: Urge them to support amendments that safeguard user privacy and explicitly protect end-to-end encryption.
3. Support digital rights organizations: Contribute to or volunteer with organizations actively fighting for online freedom.
4. Prepare for an Internet Blackout UK: Stay tuned for updates on an upcoming blackout date.

The consequences of the Online Safety Bill extend far beyond the UK. It can set a precedent for internet regulations worldwide, jeopardizing digital rights for all. Let's join hands and defend our digital freedom.

Stay vigilant, and be ready to take action. Together, we can make a real difference!

Edit note:

We are planning to team up with the US pirate party who have a similar bill going through their government at the moment. This might turn into a US and UK protest online.

<div class="md">Dear members of <a href="/r/openrightsgroup">r/openrightsgroup</a>,

Our digital rights and online privacy are under imminent threat, and we must unite to protect them. The Online Safety Bill (OSB) is poised to become law, and it poses a grave risk to the core principles of digital freedom and privacy.

The OSB, as currently drafted, grants the government extensive powers to regulate online speech, leading to the creation of a government-appointed state speech regulator. This has serious implications for free speech, as government entities like the Home Office and DCMS will have the authority to dictate what content is removed, filtered, and monitored on the internet.

How will this affect websites like Wikipedia, Reddit, and other platforms?

The Bill&#39;s provisions could potentially impact household names like Wikipedia and Reddit. Websites that refuse to cooperate with the speech regulator&#39;s orders may find themselves in the crosshairs. The Bill&#39;s demands for content removal and monitoring will place a heavy burden on these platforms and could stifle the open exchange of ideas and information that they provide.

Additionally, the OSB includes provisions that could compel online platforms to scan user data for illegal content, even potentially compromising end-to-end encryption. This backdoor scanning system is not just a privacy concern; it is incompatible with human rights and opens the door to misuse by bad actors.

While the UK government initially claimed that technology existed to perform such invasive scanning without compromising encryption, they&#39;ve now admitted that this may not be the case. This flip-flop on the technological feasibility is concerning and highlights the need for stronger protections.

What can we do to defend digital rights:

<ol>
<li>Raise awareness: Share this post and spread the word on social media to inform as many people as possible.</li>
<li>Contact your Members of Parliament: Urge them to support amendments that safeguard user privacy and explicitly protect end-to-end encryption.</li>
<li>Support digital rights organizations: Contribute to or volunteer with organizations actively fighting for online freedom.</li>
<li>Prepare for an Internet Blackout UK: Stay tuned for updates on an upcoming blackout date.</li>
</ol>

The consequences of the Online Safety Bill extend far beyond the UK. It can set a precedent for internet regulations worldwide, jeopardizing digital rights for all. Let&#39;s join hands and defend our digital freedom.

Stay vigilant, and be ready to take action. Together, we can make a real difference!

Edit note:

We are planning to team up with the US pirate party who have a similar bill going through their government at the moment. This might turn into a US and UK protest online.
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Urgent Call to Action: Defend Digital Rights and Privacy in the UK

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[Facebook's role in the 2020 election and January 6 insurrection](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WPOaPE6MyWMdMV9f218nsSjGGrmSjnkw/view)

[Facebook's removal of hate speech](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CZrCqyCHJ7L1EHPeorGBoQpKhKFRrMC5/view)

[Teen and mental health](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCkuv1Px4JsAjU8R8oK7QPTJkkUByyAI/view)

[Human Trafficking](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyjIIiGx_4S-xUV9K0ULPKhQJiedelAr/view)

[Facebook's algorithms and the promotion of misinformation and hate speech](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLWmXZWuqkxMGuWgaJ4xjNKU8CVRuoTF/view)

[Facebook's "XCheck" program and the whitelisting of VIPs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-kIFiShwZlJYqGxlc_Nv-YK4yjYI5vLQ/view)

[Global division and ethnic violence](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-8zs66yBktNB90f6K9c7Y5VIMlimD283/view)

[Facebook's reach](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nHBbCSeINlvZzbRUhhUB2m__Ms6hBfnn/view)


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Short files descriptions and source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-whistleblower-sec-complaint-60-minutes-2021-10-04/

Facebook statement from Lena Pietsch, Facebook's director of policy communications to 60 minutes: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-statement-60-minutes-whistleblower-2021-10-03/

<div class="md">60 Minutes obtained the SEC letters from a Congressional source:

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WPOaPE6MyWMdMV9f218nsSjGGrmSjnkw/view">Facebook&#39;s role in the 2020 election and January 6 insurrection</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CZrCqyCHJ7L1EHPeorGBoQpKhKFRrMC5/view">Facebook&#39;s removal of hate speech</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCkuv1Px4JsAjU8R8oK7QPTJkkUByyAI/view">Teen and mental health</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyjIIiGx_4S-xUV9K0ULPKhQJiedelAr/view">Human Trafficking</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLWmXZWuqkxMGuWgaJ4xjNKU8CVRuoTF/view">Facebook&#39;s algorithms and the promotion of misinformation and hate speech</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-kIFiShwZlJYqGxlc_Nv-YK4yjYI5vLQ/view">Facebook&#39;s &quot;XCheck&quot; program and the whitelisting of VIPs</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-8zs66yBktNB90f6K9c7Y5VIMlimD283/view">Global division and ethnic violence</a>

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nHBbCSeINlvZzbRUhhUB2m__Ms6hBfnn/view">Facebook&#39;s reach</a>

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Short files descriptions and source: <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-whistleblower-sec-complaint-60-minutes-2021-10-04/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-whistleblower-sec-complaint-60-minutes-2021-10-04/</a>

Facebook statement from Lena Pietsch, Facebook&#39;s director of policy communications to 60 minutes: <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-statement-60-minutes-whistleblower-2021-10-03/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-statement-60-minutes-whistleblower-2021-10-03/</a>
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