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Josh D'Addario

@joshdaddario.bsky.social

lives in Hackney. interested in lots (politics, history, technology...). works vaguely in tech. is a strong supporter of palestinian liberation and trans rights.

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Thrilled to see this piece (co-authored with the brilliant Eleanor Shearer) out!

At times Labour ministers seem wedded to a vision for AI that could have been copy/pasted straight from a Palo Alto pitch deck. We argue that another future is possible—to coin a phrase—with the right political will 👇🏻

17.05.2025 11:54 — 👍 16    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 3
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Urgent Letter to MP: Oppose the Amendment to the Data Bill – Protect Trans Privacy Subject: Urgent: Oppose the Amendment to the Data Bill – Protect Trans Privacy Dear Maragret Mullane MP, I am writing to you as a concerned constituent to strongly urge you to oppose the proposed am...

If you believe in #trans #rights, write your MP about opposing the amendment to the #Data Bill over 'biological sex data' and the recommendations of the Sullivan review that would erase trans people through a technical change: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

06.05.2025 10:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We're gathering a collective of UK data professionals (researchers, practitioners etc.) to fight efforts to make digital and data systems trans-exclusionary.

This weekend we will write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology 📝

Message me and I'll add you to the collective.

02.05.2025 08:00 — 👍 206    🔁 71    💬 12    📌 2
The amendment reads: To move the following Clause— “Directions to public authorities on recording of sex data (1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passage of this Act, issue regulations relating to the code of practice set out in section 49 of this Act which require public authorities to— (a) collect, process and retain sex data only where it is lawful to do so in accordance with data protection legislation; (b) request and record sex data accurately, in every circumstance where sex data is collected, in accordance with following category terms and definitions— (i) ”Sex” meaning male or female only based on “sex at birth”, “natal sex” or “biological sex” (these terms carrying the same meaning and capable of being used interchangeably); and, (ii) in addition, where it is lawful to do so in accordance with data protection legislation and the Gender Recognition Act 2004, “Acquired Gender” meaning male or female only, as recorded on a gender recognition certificate issued in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

The amendment reads: To move the following Clause— “Directions to public authorities on recording of sex data (1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passage of this Act, issue regulations relating to the code of practice set out in section 49 of this Act which require public authorities to— (a) collect, process and retain sex data only where it is lawful to do so in accordance with data protection legislation; (b) request and record sex data accurately, in every circumstance where sex data is collected, in accordance with following category terms and definitions— (i) ”Sex” meaning male or female only based on “sex at birth”, “natal sex” or “biological sex” (these terms carrying the same meaning and capable of being used interchangeably); and, (ii) in addition, where it is lawful to do so in accordance with data protection legislation and the Gender Recognition Act 2004, “Acquired Gender” meaning male or female only, as recorded on a gender recognition certificate issued in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill is currently being debated in Parliament and anti-trans campaigners are trying to amend the Bill so it requires public authorities to collect data about 'biological sex' (see below).

🚨 THIS NEEDS TO BE OPPOSED 🚨

publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...

02.05.2025 08:00 — 👍 369    🔁 192    💬 26    📌 36
Graphic with a Blue to pink to white gradient background. It says: 'Allies: We need your support and voices now, more than ever. Lets keep working for trans rights - together. equality-network.org/donate' The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right.

Graphic with a Blue to pink to white gradient background. It says: 'Allies: We need your support and voices now, more than ever. Lets keep working for trans rights - together. equality-network.org/donate' The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right.

Allies: we need your support more than ever before.

We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.

17.04.2025 11:17 — 👍 69    🔁 32    💬 1    📌 4

We need you to stand up and speak out, now! Trans rights are vital and we need everyone to work together to protect them.

17.04.2025 11:19 — 👍 37    🔁 24    💬 1    📌 0
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🚨NEW EVENT: DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
⏰ Sat 25 Jan, 2-4PM
📍 The Atrium, London

We are facing a concerted attempt to supress our right to protest. Join us at this meeting to find out how we can push back. Speakers will include Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham.

Register: eventbrite.ca/e/free-pales...

22.01.2025 12:15 — 👍 89    🔁 44    💬 0    📌 0

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