It doesn't just apply to online images of immigrants. It could be applied to anything. There is a push for misogyny (not misandry too, obviously) to also be included alongside "misinformation" and even mere "speculation" after the Nicola Bulley case alongside existing Public Order and Malicious Communications laws. Anything that could cause harm or death could be included, even misgendering and deadnaming as two examples.
Anyone thinking that a VPN will save them, if the Labour amendment to ban VPNs doesn't succeed, VPNs will still be expected to censor and block content like ISPs or have their ability to be accessed and paid for their service blocked by all other ISPs and payment processors. As Labour is very likely to win the next election, expect them to push a new law to ban VPNs.
The Online Safety Bill is the end of the free and open Internet in the UK. And the Government won't stop here, not by a long shot.
The UK Gov isn't smart enough to think that far ahead. And the ones who might be are going to have alternative options to suggest at premium rates, just like how one of the sole cannabis producers in the UK is the husband to ex-PM Teresa May.
It doesn't just apply to online images of immigrants. It could be applied to anything. There is a push for misogyny (not misandry too, obviously) to also be included alongside "misinformation" and even mere "speculation" after the Nicola Bulley case alongside existing Public Order and Malicious Communications laws. Anything that could cause harm or death could be included, even misgendering and deadnaming as two examples.
Anyone thinking that a VPN will save them, if the Labour amendment to ban VPNs doesn't succeed, VPNs will still be expected to censor and block content like ISPs or have their ability to be accessed and paid for their service blocked by all other ISPs and payment processors. As Labour is very likely to win the next election, expect them to push a new law to ban VPNs.
The Online Safety Bill is the end of the free and open Internet in the UK. And the Government won't stop here, not by a long shot.
many companies who use this to protect their networks and digital infrastructure are going to be pissed
The UK Gov isn't smart enough to think that far ahead. And the ones who might be are going to have alternative options to suggest at premium rates, just like how one of the sole cannabis producers in the UK is the husband to ex-PM Teresa May.