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| ''This post was written by Daria Cybulska, Wikimedia UK’s Events Organiser''
| | Wikimedia UK notes that Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister, has [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20668953 today spoken out against the draft Communications Data Bill]. Mr Clegg has said that the plans need a “fundamental rethink” and that he would block the Bill and pursue plans that ensure “the balance between security and liberty”. |
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| “It’s easier than you think!” “We can do it!” It’s self regulating and doesn’t need interventions from a site owner.”
| | Wikimedia UK, as part of a coalition of groups interested in open access and open source, and backed by Jimmy Wales, called for a review of the Bill. You can [[Submission_on_Communications_Data_Bill|read our submission to the public consultation on the Bill here]]. |
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| Those are just a few comments from a [[Wikimedia_Girl_Geek_Dinner/Manchester_November_2012|Manchester Girl Geeks Wikipedia training event]] held on Sunday 25 November, very kindly hosted by [http://madlab.org.uk/ MadLabs]. The event brought together experienced Wikipedia editors and 12 Girl Geeks with two aims: to learn how to edit Wikipedia and to improve articles about female scientists, building on the progress made during our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2012/10/the-story-of-ada-lovelace-the-royal-society-and-wikimedia-uk/ Ada Lovelace Day event].
| | It seems that parliament has listened. The committee investigating the Bill has stated that it showed "insufficient attention to the duty to respect the right to privacy" and went "much further than it need or should for the purpose of providing necessary and justifiable official access to communications data". |
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| Over the course of the afternoon, many articles were improved and lots of tea enjoyed. There was a really exciting feeling that everyone in the room was learning something new, trainers included. We’re confident that many of the people who attended will continue editing Wikipedia and make valuable contributions to the encyclopaedia. A lot of the participants were also keen to look at future opportunities to work with us, so I am sure we will be taking some exciting co-operations further.
| | But the Home office remains unconvinced of these arguments. We'll be watching for further developments on the Bill with interest. <span class="plainlinks">[http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2012/12/communications-data-bill-under-threat/ <nowiki>[</nowiki>...<nowiki>]</nowiki>]</span> |
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| If you’re interested in hosting a Wikipedia training and editing session, or want to help at any future events, please email Daria Cybulska – daria.cybulska-at-wikimedia.org.uk <span class="plainlinks">[http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2012/12/manchester-girl-geeks-help-to-share-the-worlds-knowledge/ <nowiki>[</nowiki>...<nowiki>]</nowiki>]</span>
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If you'd like to see what Wikimedia UK is working on, our website is the best place for our community of volunteers, donors and members to stay up to date.
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