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I don't think that British taxpayers' money funds many social meeja sites - not even in Leeds.
A UK regulator just proposed banning minors from using the ‘Like’ button on Facebook or Instagram
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A UK regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office, has proposed a rule that would restrict people under 18 from using the "like" button on Facebook or Instagram. The proposal, part of a 16-rule code, was introduced to better protect minors on social media platforms.
Who are they paid by......... ^
Can you tell me which of these 16 rules bans the like button please? I'm struggling to find it in the document you linked in OP and need a pointer.
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I believe that the Information Commissioner's Office is funded by the UK taxpayer. They have proposed a rule governing the provision by third parties of a service. I don't imagine that the ICO will actually do any work on behalf of FaceBook, Twitter or anyone else.
Do calm down dear
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Facebook, really?
What's wrong with playing on a BBC Micro when you're 13?
What's wrong with playing on a BBC Micro when you're 13?
I've had a quick glance at the document and my question would be why this will only apply to children? things like high privacy by default and protections over personal data would be ideal for adults too. If people want to cede their privacy then let them do it through a conscious/manual process.
Fake news? mainstream media probably don't want Facebook regulated because they're good at 'boosting' mainstream outlets and censoring independet media rivals.
The document does say this:
So wouldn't a like button be fine? a lot of what I've read just seems to be a case of "assume the child wants maximum privacy and ask for permission for anything that is a privacy concern", they aren't allowed to track location unless the child is specifically using a map app that needs it etc (so basically pervasive spying is not allowed).
Fake news? mainstream media probably don't want Facebook regulated because they're good at 'boosting' mainstream outlets and censoring independet media rivals.
The document does say this:
So wouldn't a like button be fine? a lot of what I've read just seems to be a case of "assume the child wants maximum privacy and ask for permission for anything that is a privacy concern", they aren't allowed to track location unless the child is specifically using a map app that needs it etc (so basically pervasive spying is not allowed).
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I don't think minors should use facebook/instagram/twitter, all social media should be off limits until they are 18 as it's not good for their emotional development. It turns kids, that have short attention spans at that age, into narcissistic zombies.
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Ban faceache in its entirety
The problem is that whilst this is the case now, they're still trying to pass laws that have the potential to seriously screw us over when someone of the tech generation gets in power.
If you listen to MPs debating this kind of thing, you'll know that some of them want to take away 'net anonymity. Mind you I'm not even sure how they plan to do that, frankly.
Yup.
But the way the internet works favors anonymity. What governments (and companies) are trying to do isn't what it was designed for. It's far easier to hide something than track it. Even China can't stop VPNs etc.
With public wifi services they already have filters in place to try and force people to register, but they are trivial to bypass. You find an open port (there has to be open ports or nothing will work) and tunnel out.
With public wifi services they already have filters in place to try and force people to register, but they are trivial to bypass. You find an open port (there has to be open ports or nothing will work) and tunnel out.
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You could force people to register if you had a mind to close the holes. Much like corporate networks use authenticating proxies, etc. Don't authenticate... can't get out.
You can get out. There is always a hole somewhere.
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This is pretty much a result of people exploiting / abusing the anonymity that the Internet offers to anyone with a degree of knowledge / information.
However it is unlikely ever to be particularly effective - see also "Burner Mobiles"
I can only speak for my teenage daughter and her mates, but none of them would be seen dead using facebook. "It's for middle aged women" was her quote I believe
Regulation will only drive them further towards different, less regulated apps/methods of communication etc
Regulation will only drive them further towards different, less regulated apps/methods of communication etc
It's regulations on the social media corporations though not the end users, why would your daughter prefer to use an unregulated service that doesn't respect her privacy if a regulated one does? these regulations have come about because social media coporations are becoming more and more invasive privacy-wise and people need protecting, it's not enough to say "if you don't like it don't use it" in times when a lot of online services are more or less necessary to have a presence online.
I'm all for government regulations to protect peoples privacy, my worry would be increased censorship but then it's already happening under these corporations and they're enforcing political ideology that was voted out at the ballot box and is losing ground throughout Europe.
I'm all for government regulations to protect peoples privacy, my worry would be increased censorship but then it's already happening under these corporations and they're enforcing political ideology that was voted out at the ballot box and is losing ground throughout Europe.
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What do they use?
All the cool kids use NNTP (yes I am old).
Edit: It has porn as well. Two birds. One stone.