Life is a Compromise
As Kevin McCloud said "Life involves other people and it is a compromise" and this is certainly true of the Privacy / Security debate.
aLL Our Links
The list of links at the bottom of the page under "SITES OF INTEREST" only shows a few links from a big list of links we use. This page shows them all.
Computers, Privacy and Data Protection [CPDP]Within an atmosphere of independence and mutual respect, CPDP gathers academics, lawyers, practitioners, policy-makers, industry and civil society from all over the world, offering an arena to exchange ideas and discuss the latest emerging issues and trends
European Data Protection SupervisorThe EDPS is an increasingly influential independent supervisory authority, currently headed by a Supervisor and supported by an office (secretariat) of experienced lawyers, IT specialists and administrators.
Free Software Foundationnonprofit with worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom.
Government LegislationStay up to date with newly enacted legislation for the UK
Information Commisioner's OfficeThe ICO are the Government's data protection department; protecting the public from data abuses.
Let's EncryptFree, automated, and easy to use TLS certificates.
National Cyber Security CentreThe National Cyber Security Centre, a part of GCHQ, helps businesses, the public sector and individuals protect the online services and devices that we all depend on.
Open Rights GroupThe Open Rights Group is a UK-based organisation that works to preserve digital rights and freedoms by campaigning on digital rights issues and by fostering a community of grassroots activists.
PexelsFree stock photos, royalty free images & videos. Many of the images on this site have been provided free by pexels. A great example of sharing over the Internet and a great collection of media.
Privacy InternationalFor a world where technology will empower and enable us, not exploit our data for profit and power
Recent Blogs
What Is Privacy
In today's data driven super-highway what is privacy? Major Tech Companies (Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft) are aware of our every move and, almost, our every thought. Does it matter?
So many Usernames & Passwords.
How to stay secure while still being able to remember your usernames & passwords.
Private should be the default setting.
It's not that we have anything to hide, we just dont have anything we wish to share.
The ICO fail to meet legal obligations in responding to Information Access Requests.
Spending £91m in 2024/25 alone, should we expect more from the ICO?.
Spotlight
20 May 2026
Humber Bridge Website Raises Privacy Concerns
The Humber Bridge revised toll system does away with the Toll Booths making it very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to make payments by any means other than their website which has a number of privacy concerns.