Starting your own podcast without big tech surveillance is easy
If you want to launch a podcast you definitely don’t need to go anywhere near Apple, Spotify or Google. Continue Reading
Civil Society: We’re forced to use Google and Facebook but we don’t have to like it
Our personal technology choices are not dictated to us by our employers or our jobs. Alternative, more ethical products, exist and we should be using them. Continue Reading
Signal is better than WhatsApp so why aren’t you using it?
Is the ‘network effect’ of 1.3 billion users on WhatsApp the only reason people stick with it? Continue Reading
Charity Digital podcast: Ethics, technology and the charity sector
Two podcasts where I discuss ethical issues with peers around data, digital and technology in charities and non-profit organisations. Continue Reading
To comply with GDPR get rid of Google Analytics
You can’t collect meaningful data with Google Analytics and meet your legal obligations so don’t bother trying – what are your options? Continue Reading
It’s not as hard as you think to be a climate crisis influencer
The internet is currently producing 2% of global emissions – the same as the airline industry. We need to change this now or people will never forgive us. Continue Reading
UK government is experimenting with facial recognition on its own citizens
Our Police have adopted the attitudes of big tech – move fast, break things and worry about the consequences later, if at all. Continue Reading
Is this ‘smart’ device safe in my home? Three simple checks
What would an Internet of Things device need to prove to be ensure your basic rights and personal safety are not compromised? Continue Reading
How much IT knowledge do MPs have?
Before they regulate big tech to keep us safe let’s check to see if they even know the basics. Continue Reading
Third Sector: Charities must change their relationship with big tech firms
We must have red lines in place and withdraw access to our brands, supporters and networks if they are crossed. Article I originally wrote for Third Sector. Continue Reading