Posts tagged with ‘online abuse’

  • “Be kind” movement highlights need for abuse-proof social media

    The makers of UK’s only abuse-proof social network believe that better protection for public figures from online abuse will only…

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  • UK’s only abuse-proof social media app welcomes Ofcom’s internet watchdog role

    The makers of UK’s only abuse-proof social network have welcomed government plans to give communications watchdog Ofcom the power to…

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  •  “Most abusive election ever” highlights need to keep candidates safe

    Britain heads to the polls today after what a digital democracy campaign is calling “the most abusive election ever” –…

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  • Councillors face “rising tide of abuse” as attacks rise 500%

    A digital democracy campaign is calling for better protection for local politicians after a fivefold increase in ill-treatment experienced by…

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  • Abuse-proof social media only cure death threats against MPs become “commonplace”

    A Parliamentary report has laid bare the sickening scale of abuse suffered by MPs – with threats of rape and…

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  • “Break up big tech firms” who won’t act on abuse – democracy app responds to MP abuse research

    The makers of a democracy app have called for politicians to break up big tech companies if they fail to…

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     One in ten councillors have received death threats

    Former councillor admits online abuse “keeps you up at night and makes you ask yourself if the pride of serving…

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