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Private Emails Are Not (Yet) a Thought Crime

Bill Dutton Arts and Humanities, Cybersecurity, Digital Policy, eGovernment, General Interest, Internet Governance, Political Implications, politics, Social Issues , , , , ,

Private Emails? A Personal Perspective on Politicizing Norms of Communication In Orwell’s 1984, Winston Smith opens himself up to accusations of thought crimes for walking onto a street with a shop where he could buy pen and paper. In 2021, politicians and even the UK’s Information Commissioner wonder if ministers are guilty of some criminal … Continue reading Private Emails Are Not (Yet) a Thought Crime

The Chatham House Rule Should be the Exception

Bill Dutton Digital Policy, Dissemination, General Interest, Governance, Outreach, Political Implications , , , , , ,

Can We Make the Chatham House Rule the Exception? It is common to debate the definition and correct implementation of the Chatham House Rule. My issue is with its over-use. It should be used in exceptional cases, rather than being routinized as a norm for managing communication about meetings. To be clear, the Chatham House … Continue reading The Chatham House Rule Should be the Exception