Open Rights Group

The UK government's climbdown over mandatory Digital ID is a victory for ORG and other groups that warned of the threats to everyone's civil liberties. BUT questions still remain. Despite this latest U-turn, neither the scheme nor the giant pricetag have gone away entirely.

the Guardian

UK government rolls back key part of digital ID plans

Workers will be able to use other identification for right to work, meaning digital form not mandatory

#DigitalID #surveillance #privacy #ukpolitics #ukpol #ID #digitalrights

The digital hostile environment spreads with AI in the UK asylum process. AI isn't neutral. It can be easily tweaked to produce preferred results. Alongside the UK Home Office's ever-increasing hostile narratives, we ask how can migrants trust such automation?

Open Rights Group

Saving time, risking lives: Government uses AI tools to inform asylum decisions

The automation of the hostile environment continues with the Home Office rolling out the use of AI in the asylum decision-making process.

#AI #asylum #mirgants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment #homeoffice

The future doesn’t need to be orange. Foreign States have been using their control digital infrastructure to wield power. Even historic allies aren’t reliable. We need #DigitalSovereignty in the UK to keep our systems running. Read more about our campaign ⬇️

ComputerWeekly.com

Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy | Computer Weekly

UK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cybersecurity a...

#cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol #sovereignty #tech

Hidden within the UK Online Safety Act is the spy clause that threatens encryption on messaging apps. As ORG's James Baker says, Ofcom "may be waiting to see what happens in Europe with the Chat Control proposal, because it’s quite hard for the UK to go alone.” We spoke to Computer Weekly about some of the privacy threats coming up in 2026 ⬇️

ComputerWeekly.com

Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026 | Computer Weekly

The UK and Europe are ramping up opposition to encryption and stepping up surveillance of private communications. Here is what to expect this year.

#e2ee #encryption #ofcom #onlinesafetyact #ukpolitics #ukpol

Our systems aren't secure if foreign powers can pull the plug. The UK is dangerously reliant on a few foreign tech companies for critical digital infrastructure. We need open-source systems that we can control. Sign the petition for #DigitalSovereignty ⬇️

38 Degrees

Stop the "Kill Switch": Demand the UK takes back control of our technology.

From the NHS to our energy grid, we are too reliant on US tech. Help us demand digital independence.

#opensource #ukpolitics #ukpol #trump #cybersecurity #cybersecuritybill

“Just as relying on one country for the UK’s energy needs would be risky and irresponsible, so is overreliance on US companies to supply the bulk of our digital infrastructure." We need #DigitalSovereignty so the rug can't be pulled out from under us. 🗣️ @James Baker for ORG. https://www.digit.fyi/open-rights-group-urges-uk-to-ditch-us-tech-in-data-sovereignty-push/ #CybersecurityBill #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol

"Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect sovereignty over its digital infrastructure, and not leave itself vulnerable to the policies and actions of foreign powers such as the US and China." 🗣️ James Baker on ORG's call for #DigitalSovereignty in the UK Cybersecurity Bill.

UK urged to cut out US Big Tech for sake of digi sovereignty

: Campaigners say Britain's dependence on Big Tech leaves critical systems exposed to political pressure

#CybersecurityBill #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol

The UK Cybersecurity Bill is being debated now. ORG's Programme Manager @James Baker is listening in to the goings on with MPs. Follow this thread for live updates ⬇️ #CybersecurityBill #cybersecurity #DigitalSovereignty #ukpolitics #ukpol

Open Rights Group

James Baker (@JamesBaker@social.openrightsgroup.org)

The cybersecurity and resilience bill is now being debated in the commons. You can follow the debate here https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/7f6...

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With friends like these... Being overexposed to unpredictable foreign powers is hardly secure. Relying on US tech companies for our digital infrastructure means essential services could be compromised. We need #DigitalSovereignty in the UK Cybersecurity Bill. #CybersecurityBill #cybersecurity #ukpolitics #ukpol