The Electronic Frontier Foundation and ARTICLE 19 support the Wikimedia Foundation's legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, which poses risks to Wikipedia and its volunteers. The Foundation argues that compliance with Category 1 duties would require contributor identity verification, undermining privacy and safety. The High Court of Justice in London will review the case on July 22 and 23. EFF and ARTICLE 19 caution that the Online Safety Act threatens freedom of expression and privacy, urging against its enforcement that jeopardizes both adult and minor user rights globally.
The Online Safety Act's Category 1 duties impose stringent obligations that threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors, potentially leading to manipulation and diversion of essential resources.
The law mandates that Wikipedia verify the identity of many contributors, compromising their privacy and safety, which is critical for maintaining a secure volunteer environment.
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