Annie Machon

@AnnieMachon

Formerly MI5, currently using my intelligence.

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Joined May 2009
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    3 hours ago

    We are thrilled by Portum’s commitment to WEDF, to , to the fostering of in an increasingly alarmed population as civil liberties are constrained, and to the development of a which, rightly done, stands to do much good. 2/4

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  2. Retweeted
    Jan 30

    A wonderful — very human — thread by for "Without a [privacy], there’s a chance that we wouldn't have changed [...] that the people who benefited from change would have either faced social sanction [...] Privacy is necessary for human progress"

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  3. Jan 31

    Come and join the discussion!

    Who's Watching? Ex MI5 Intelligence Officer & Director of Big Brother Watch Discuss Privacy
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    Jan 31

    Who's Watching? Make sure to join & later today as they discuss in the age of mass surveillance. 🗓️ TODAY - Jan 31 💻 Link to join will be posted at 17:45 GMT ⏰ Annie & Silkie going LIVE at 18:00 GMT

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 30

    Join ex MI5 Intelligence Officer and Director of Big Brother Watch as they break down the importance of in the age of mass surveillance 🗓️ Jan 31, 2021 ⏰ Going live at 18:00 GMT 💻 Link coming tomorrow

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  6. Jan 30

    Thanks, and a big hug back to one of the bravest men I've met :)

    Me and the wonderful in 2019 at the debriefing
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  7. Jan 30

    Really looking forward to this, and especially hearing Silkie's take on - has been doing amazing work monitoring the impact the pandemic has on our freedoms and privacy.

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    Join ex MI5 Intelligence Officer and Director of Big Brother Watch as they break down the importance of in the age of mass surveillance 🗓️ Jan 31, 2021 ⏰ Going live at 18:00 GMT 💻 Link coming tomorrow
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  8. Retweeted
    Jan 29

    WEDF Student Initiative 📝 From data collection & regulations to contact tracing & privacy, WEDF invites from across the globe to reflect on and engage with some of the most pressing challenges of the digital age. More info can be found at:

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 29

    Hi , here's a video we made a while ago to help explain why and is so important. (In response to 2014's debacle in the UK.) Cc:

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    Jan 29

    It seems I'm far from the only one predicting an ... HT

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  11. Jan 29

    Interesting.

    “Without a common strategy on technology the relationship between western states and China may become increasingly transactional." A new report from calls on western countries to respond to China’s bid for technology dominance.
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  12. Jan 28

    Thanks Silkie! It was a fascinating project to be involved in, if only at the end, and congrats to the brave team who ran it all.

    This is an INCREDIBLE documentary. The story is beyond belief, the characters are beyond fiction, the courage is off the richter, the depravity of the North Korean regime looms in every bizarre scene - all told via ex-MI5 ’s expert debrief 🙌
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    Jan 28

    Privacy is Power author and panelist, Dr. Carissa Véliz on the value of privacy. Make sure to check out the WEDF campaign and help us raise awareness of the urgent questions around privacy in the digital age. What is privacy to you?

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 27

    Really looking forward to this. Lots of people I have great respect for speaking and I'm collectively impressed by aims. Had to necessarily ration pennies and hours spent on this kind of thing, but couldn't resist :-)

    It brings us great joy to welcome Phil Booth as a speaker at our 2021 Digital Forum. is an and advocate and a multi-awarded campaigner. Register here to watch him speak at on March 17-19!
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    Jan 22

    "Having legal systems in place to protect is a layer of security that will be encouraging to other people who want to make disclosures." Watch the full interview with Zanele Mbuyisa, 's legal counsel 👉

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    Jan 19
    Replying to

    I’m very much looking forward to it! Thank you for having me.

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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 21

    Female and equal representation is key to true progress and innovation! Proud to be working with and our partners at 🙋‍♀️

    WEDF is proud to partner with , a “do tank” that works towards empowering female representation and participation in the field of . We're excited for our future collaboration and the incorporation of Women in AI’s world leading collective of experts at !
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  18. Jan 20

    They were wonderful hosts and I recommend their podcast! If you liked that, you may also enjoy a project I'm working on at the mo: WEDF_Forum, with many stellar speakers, on 17-19 March :)

    Replying to @AnnieMachon
    Always a sign of a good podcast when the questions are well researched and well directed and the host/s let the guest speak .... a truly fascinating story - well done YOU! Long may you tell this extraordinary tale x
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  19. Jan 20

    All I can says is, thanks to the hosts :)

    Replying to @AndyGbootneck @LegPodcast
    OMG 😳 walked in the pouring rain and hardly even noticed how drenched I was as I listened to the podcast - what a fabulous orator what a fabulous story and what an amazing lady 👏🏻👏🏻
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  20. Retweeted
    Jan 15

    Privacy matters

    We have been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week nonstop, but today exceeded even our most optimistic projections. Millions upon millions of new users are sending a message that privacy matters. We appreciate your patience.
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