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The use of AI in UK asylum decision-making is a disaster.
AI hallucinated a document that led to an asylum application being denied.
Applicants aren't being informed that opaque AI tools are being used in their case, nor being given the opportunity to correct errors churned out by these opaque tools.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/28/home-office-used-ai-hallucinated-information-to-refuse-asylum-claim-judge-suggests
#ai #asylum #immigration #migrants #homeoffice #ukpolitics #ukpol
AI hallucinated a document that led to an asylum application being denied.
Applicants aren't being informed that opaque AI tools are being used in their case, nor being given the opportunity to correct errors churned out by these opaque tools.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/28/home-office-used-ai-hallucinated-information-to-refuse-asylum-claim-judge-suggests
#ai #asylum #immigration #migrants #homeoffice #ukpolitics #ukpol
The meltdown of the UK data regulator's leadership underscores the need to restore integrity at the top.
This starts with an end to the revolving door of senior staff working for the industries or co...
The ICO needs an overhaul of its regulatory and enforcement posture.
The UK government has an opportunity to restore effective oversight of data protection rule.
It's essential for trustworthy public sector delivery, innovation that benefits workers, and a digital economy that works for the public.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
The UK government has an opportunity to restore effective oversight of data protection rule.
It's essential for trustworthy public sector delivery, innovation that benefits workers, and a digital economy that works for the public.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
The ICO has actively pushed for age verification measures in the UK at the expense of privacy.
This fails to address the repurposing of personal data from age checks for targeted online advertising.
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The meltdown of the UK data regulator's leadership underscores the need to restore integrity at the top.
This starts with an end to the revolving door of senior staff working for the industries or companies that they were meant to police.
Establishing proper boundaries against corporate influence is necessary.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
This starts with an end to the revolving door of senior staff working for the industries or companies that they were meant to police.
Establishing proper boundaries against corporate influence is necessary.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Despite recognising that automated systems expose workers to heightened risks of discrimination and wage-theft, the ICO has taken no enforcement action.
The outgoing Commissioner even backed down to ...
The ICO has actively pushed for age verification measures in the UK at the expense of privacy.
This fails to address the repurposing of personal data from age checks for targeted online advertising.
In turn, advertising data is used to drive up engagement, exploit addictions and target harmful content.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
This fails to address the repurposing of personal data from age checks for targeted online advertising.
In turn, advertising data is used to drive up engagement, exploit addictions and target harmful content.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Is the UK data regulator is without a head. But its problems run deeper 🚧
The ICO has taken its hands off the wheel by failing to enforce data protection law for a long time.
As the search for a ...
Lacking proper arms-length from the UK government, the ICO hasn't properly supervised public bodies, allowing data malpractices to spread.
This is clear in the failure to take action over the MoD's Afghan data breach, the Home Office's flawed eVisa scheme and HMRC's unjust crackdown on child benefits.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
This is clear in the failure to take action over the MoD's Afghan data breach, the Home Office's flawed eVisa scheme and HMRC's unjust crackdown on child benefits.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Lacking proper arms-length from the UK government, the ICO hasn't properly supervised public bodies, allowing data malpractices to spread.
This is clear in the failure to take action over the MoD's A...
Despite recognising that automated systems expose workers to heightened risks of discrimination and wage-theft, the ICO has taken no enforcement action.
The outgoing Commissioner even backed down to let UK data protection reforms gut our right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
The outgoing Commissioner even backed down to let UK data protection reforms gut our right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making.
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Is the UK data regulator is without a head. But its problems run deeper 🚧
The ICO has taken its hands off the wheel by failing to enforce data protection law for a long time.
As the search for a new Commissioner gets underway, the ICO needs a fundamental reset that puts our rights first.
Read our blog ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/wanted-government-to-fix-the-ico/
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
The ICO has taken its hands off the wheel by failing to enforce data protection law for a long time.
As the search for a new Commissioner gets underway, the ICO needs a fundamental reset that puts our rights first.
Read our blog ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/wanted-government-to-fix-the-ico/
#ico #dataprotection #privacy #gdpr #ukpolitics #ukpol
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TODAY ⏰️
We've partnered with @nprofile1q... and other groups in a special event.
The expert panel, including ORG's @nprofile1q..., will explore how governments are shaping age assurance laws, the role of platforms and the risks to our rights and the open Internet.
Watch live from 3pm BST ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/live/euSkCvhzweQ
#ageverification #privacy #onlinesafety #digitalrights #politics
We've partnered with @nprofile1q... and other groups in a special event.
The expert panel, including ORG's @nprofile1q..., will explore how governments are shaping age assurance laws, the role of platforms and the risks to our rights and the open Internet.
Watch live from 3pm BST ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/live/euSkCvhzweQ
#ageverification #privacy #onlinesafety #digitalrights #politics
Yesterday we hosted an event on how the UK can build Digital Sovereignty.
Our panel explored open source and the Digital Commons in creating a more resilient, transparent and equitable future.
Catch...
Public money should be spent on public code that benefits us all.
Our report shows the benefits of shifting from a one way dependence on US tech giants to shared technology.
We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy based on Open Source systems, open standards and open hardware.
Read the report ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/new-report-uk-needs-digital-sovereignty-strategy-to-address-threats-from-reliance-on-big-tech/
#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
Our report shows the benefits of shifting from a one way dependence on US tech giants to shared technology.
We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy based on Open Source systems, open standards and open hardware.
Read the report ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/new-report-uk-needs-digital-sovereignty-strategy-to-address-threats-from-reliance-on-big-tech/
#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
Yesterday we hosted an event on how the UK can build Digital Sovereignty.
Our panel explored open source and the Digital Commons in creating a more resilient, transparent and equitable future.
Catch up on the event with @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q... and @nprofile1q....
Watch now ⬇️
https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/vCymXic7CWUNXgY5iXMY99
#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
Our panel explored open source and the Digital Commons in creating a more resilient, transparent and equitable future.
Catch up on the event with @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q... and @nprofile1q....
Watch now ⬇️
https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/vCymXic7CWUNXgY5iXMY99
#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Last week we sent a letter signed by 20 organisations calling for an investigation into the UK data regulator for failings over the eVisa scheme.
Despite issues with the scheme being raised from the start, the ICO hasn't taken action against the UK Home Office to protect migrants' data rights.
We need answers.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/evisa-digital-data-regulator-ico-home-office-b3006643.html
#ico #evisa #homeoffice #dataprotection #gdpr #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol
Despite issues with the scheme being raised from the start, the ICO hasn't taken action against the UK Home Office to protect migrants' data rights.
We need answers.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/evisa-digital-data-regulator-ico-home-office-b3006643.html
#ico #evisa #homeoffice #dataprotection #gdpr #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol
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Last week we sent a letter signed by 20 organisations calling for an investigation into the UK data regulator for failings over the eVisa scheme.
Despite issues with the scheme being raised from the ...
The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee must ensure data protection is taken seriously by the UK Home Office and upheld by the ICO.
With the position of Information Commissioner now vacant, MPs must push government to deliver a regulator with teeth.
Sign our petition #ResetTheICO ⬇️
#ico #evisa #homeoffice #dataprotection #gdpr #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol
With the position of Information Commissioner now vacant, MPs must push government to deliver a regulator with teeth.
Sign our petition #ResetTheICO ⬇️
#ico #evisa #homeoffice #dataprotection #gdpr #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol