Leaked documents spark furious backlash from groups who fear freedom of expression could be suppressed
I don't know if this is 100% strictly privacy related but I think it does fall in the sphere of protecting one's right to express oneself privately.
"Government officials have drawn up deeply controversial proposals to broaden the definition of extremism to include anyone who “undermines” the country’s institutions and its values, according to documents seen by the Observer.
The new definition, prepared by civil servants working for cabinet minister Michael Gove, is fiercely opposed by a cohort of officials who fear legitimate groups and individuals will be branded extremists.
The proposals have provoked a furious response from civil rights groups with some warning it risks “criminalising dissent”, and would significantly suppress freedom of expression."
Sweet Jesus, it really is time to bail. Any recommendations on where to go? I'm hearing the weather is much better in France and Spain.
Is Scotland on board with this dictatorship malarky or are they fighting it? I didn't see them kick up a fuss about the online safety bill which made it to law, which makes me think they aren't fighting it.
You don't have to buy citizenship in the United States or Canada. Both countries are also fighting internal fascism, but it's not as bad as what we're seeing in the UK.
Every immigrant I know has a work visa. They work and live here. Their lives are basically the same as regular citizens except they can't be unemployed, they have to update their visa every year, and they can't vote. After 7 years on a work visa you can apply for citizenship in the United States.