'I’ve realized how blind we are to the kinds of insights tech companies are gaining about us through our gadgets. Our blindness not only keeps us glued to privacy-invading tech — it also means that we’ve failed to create a political culture that is in any way up to the task of limiting surveillance.'
This talk considers the nature of the online threat including the nature of the beast, the suggestion that blaming tech companies is too simplistic, the importance of individual leadership and simple ideas that can make us all safer. Jim Gamble is a former senior police officer and a renowned child protection expert.
TikTok has admitted censoring posts by users it identified as disabled, fat or LGBTQ+ as part of a misguided effort to cut down on bullying on the platform.
Adam Parker's boyfriend Dean Eastmond died from cancer at the age of 21 in September 2017. They'd been dating for two years.
The couple first spoke on Twitter when Adam sent a message to Dean to tell him how cute a photo of his cat was.
And since Dean's death, Adam has used his boyfriend's tweets to remember him.
"Grief is complex, strange and it works in different ways," the 25-year-old tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
So, you’ve got your very first phone. The Own It app will help you to make smart choices, feel more confident and get advice when you need it.
The Own It app helps you take control of your online life!
Download from your Apple or GooglePlay app store. If you’re under 13, make sure your parent or guardian has given you permission first.
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