Emma Woollacott

Emma Woollacott

Senior Contributor|Cybersecurity

Iโ€™ve been writing about technology for most of my adult life, focusing mainly on legal and regulatory issues. I write for a wide range of publications: credits include the Times, Daily Telegraph and Financial Times newspapers, as well as BBC radio and numerous technology titles. Here, Iโ€™ll be covering the ways content is controlled on the internet, from censorship to online piracy and copyright. You can follow my posts by clicking the ' Followโ€™ button under my name, or follow me on X and Bluesky.

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115 viewsAug 28, 2025

Beware Of Fake World Cup Streaming Sites

Soccer fans are advised to be wary in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup, with a rash of fake websites and counterfeit online stores.

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230 viewsAug 19, 2025

U.K. Backs Down Over Backdoor Access To Worldwide Apple User Data

The U.K. appears to have agreed to drop its demands for access to Apple user data currently protected by encryption.

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467 viewsAug 11, 2025

Wikipedia May Have To Impose Identity Verification On Readers

The Wikimedia Foundation has lost its legal battle in the U.K to avoid having to verify the identity of its readers.

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1,775 viewsAug 8, 2025

Massive Piracy Site To Shut Down

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has had another win in its fight against digital piracy, succeeding in getting Rare Breed IPTV shut down.

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215 viewsAug 1, 2025

Avoid These TikTok Cleaning Hacks If You Value Your Health

Experts are warning of the dangers of several 'cleaning hacks' circulating on TikTok that could lead to anything from chemical burns to explosions.