8 posts
Understanding Julian Huppert MP's support of Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
Understanding Julian Huppert MP's support of Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
11 July 2014
Of all the things I might say about Julian Huppert MP, stupid is not one of them – he's consistently informed, reasoned and principled. Pretty good qualities of an MP, as I think you'd agree. This makes his support of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill… surprising. It seems to be a broadly unpopular […]
DRIP drip… a legislative stitch up: My letter to Lucy Powell MP
DRIP drip… a legislative stitch up: My letter to Lucy Powell MP
11 July 2014
Hi Lucy, Thanks for your recent replies on Twitter. I really do appreciate your agility in responding – it does help to get an almost immediate link to you. Thanks also for keeping me updated about the situation in several committees. I'm concerned about the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Bill that's being rushed […]
I got a response from Lucy Powell about GCHQ/Tempora…
I got a response from Lucy Powell about GCHQ/Tempora…
25 August 2013
On the 5th of August I wrote to my MP about Tempora. My concerns are quite generalised, and my letter format and styling is to be worked upon, however the most important thing was to convey my opinion, and that is what I did: Today I received a response. Take a read, it'll only take […]
Phone hacking was a big deal. Is Internet interception ok?
Phone hacking was a big deal. Is Internet interception ok?
5 August 2013
A private investigator hacked a schoolgirl and a few celebs' voicemails, and it caused a public inquiry, it brought a media mogul (previously considered "untouchable") to be summoned to parliament and forced a historic Sunday newspaper to shutdown. All because of a few private investigators listening to a few voicemails. We've learned since then, that […]
Breaking: Professor Elemental to take post at the Home Office.
Breaking: Professor Elemental to take post at the Home Office.
24 April 2013
I've just heard breaking news that Professor Elemental – the famed 'chap hop' musician is to take a post at the Home Office. It's a little surprising for the Home Office to make such a high profile appointment – usually when they're hiring celebrity endorsements, they get B-rate u21 Tennis players, or Eastenders extras from […]
Inspiring Carpets? (How wrong can the music industry get things?)
Inspiring Carpets? (How wrong can the music industry get things?)
2 December 2012
At TedxSalford, Tom Hingley, former Inspiral Carpets frontman and nowadays, a lecturer at Salford University gave a talk – take a look because it's quite special: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cEP0niluiR8 I have a tendency to show off interesting or insightful TED and TEDx talks on this blog, but unfortunately is noteworthy for neither of these reasons – instead […]
Who are the iconic singer-songwriters of the digital rights movement?
Who are the iconic singer-songwriters of the digital rights movement?
27 September 2012
During the SOPA protests earlier this year I asked: If the iconic singer songwriters of the labour movements were Arlo Guthrie and Billy Bragg, who are the iconic singer songwriters of the digital rights movement? At the time, I posted a number of my favourite anti-SOPA songs from across the internet, but I didn't feel […]
The 5 best, anti-SOPA protest songs
The 5 best, anti-SOPA protest songs
17 January 2012
So with the blackout of Wikipedia, Reddit and everything, Rick Falkvinge got me thinking. If the iconic singer songwriters of the labour movements were Arlo Guthrie and Billy Bragg, who are the iconic singer songwriters of the Digital Rights movement? I'm genuinely interested if you have a suggestion. To help you consider the question, here […]
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