ORG warns against dangers of political profiling, calls for reform of ICO

18/06/2024 | Open Rights Group

An article by the Open Rights Group (ORG) highlights the dangers of political profiling. The ORG has been closely observing the use of data analytics and digital tools for electoral purposes. The article outlines their concerns about the inaccuracy of political profiling and its potential impact on various aspects of people's lives. The article also stresses the misuse of digital technologies to suppress voters and manipulate public debate and calls for reform of the Information Commissioner's Office to enhance its independence in enforcing data protection rules.

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electoral campaigning, voting, political campaigning

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