Tag: freedom of information

The dark side of ‘Free To Play’ games

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Eil Hodapp edits an interview with a producer behind many of the well-known ‘free to play’ mobile games on just how much you give up for a free download to play games like Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, and pretty much anything with an in-app purchase. Even users who don’t really use Facebook or fill it with “fake” data actually tell us a lot. You might not use Facebook, but your connections give you away. If you play with friends, or you have a significant other who plays, we can see the same IP address, and learn who you are

Freedom of Information and MP’s Attempting To Exempt Themselves

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I have sent the following letter to my MP, through the always useful www.writetothem.com website. Dear Mr Lazarowicz, Regarding The Upcoming Vote To Amend the Freedom of Information Act and MP’s Expenses I am writing to you to ask that you consider opposing any motions in Parliament (specifically but not limited to the upcoming vote on Thursday 20 January) which would allow Members of Parliament to conceal their expenses. I believe that, just as those who have to file detailed returns to HMRC each year, MP’s should also provide the same information with all their expenses claims. Breaking it down