We spoke to Baroness Kidron, who campaigns for digital regulation and accountability, and Silkie Carlo, a director of Big Brother Watch.
26 May 2026
Jackie Long
Social Affairs Editor and Presenter
We spoke to Baroness Kidron, who campaigns for digital regulation and accountability, and Silkie Carlo, a director of Big Brother Watch.
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