Difference between revisions of "Damian Collins"
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| − | '''Damian Collins''' is | + | '''Damian Collins''' is a UK [[politician]] with a connection to the [[Integrity Initiative]]. He has been active in promoting [[internet censorship]] and raising awareness of "[[fake news]]". |
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| + | =="Fake news"== | ||
| + | Collins headed an inquiry into fighting the so-called "[[fake news]]" problem, which is reportedly considering increasing the maximum punishment for publishing ''real'' information online, from 2 years to 14 years.<ref>http://yournewswire.com/journalists-wikileaks-jail/</ref> | ||
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| + | ==="Dangerous misinformation online about the COVID-19 pandemic"=== | ||
| + | In April 2020 [[CBC]] reported that Damian Collins had issued a "call for laws to punish those responsible for spreading dangerous misinformation online about the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]."<ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/covid-misinformation-disinformation-law-1.5532325</ref> | ||
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==Connections== | ==Connections== | ||
Damian Collins' name features in the [[Document:5 July Seminar; Potential guest list for discussion]] leaked from the [[Integrity Initiative]]. | Damian Collins' name features in the [[Document:5 July Seminar; Potential guest list for discussion]] leaked from the [[Integrity Initiative]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:43, 24 April 2020
 Damian Collins       (politician) | |
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| Born | 1974-02-04 Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St Benet's Hall (Oxford) |
| Children | • 1s • 1d |
| Spouse | Sarah Richardson |
| Member of | Center for Countering Digital Hate, Henry Jackson Society |
| Interests | COVID-19 |
| Party | Conservative |
Damian Collins is a UK politician with a connection to the Integrity Initiative. He has been active in promoting internet censorship and raising awareness of "fake news".
Contents
"Fake news"
Collins headed an inquiry into fighting the so-called "fake news" problem, which is reportedly considering increasing the maximum punishment for publishing real information online, from 2 years to 14 years.[1]
"Dangerous misinformation online about the COVID-19 pandemic"
In April 2020 CBC reported that Damian Collins had issued a "call for laws to punish those responsible for spreading dangerous misinformation online about the COVID-19 pandemic."[2]
Connections
Damian Collins' name features in the Document:5 July Seminar; Potential guest list for discussion leaked from the Integrity Initiative.
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