The Gist: Video Q&A

Something a bit different today. I've made a video with Taryn DeVere, where she puts the questions sent in by subscribers to me. This is the (video) Gist.

Simon McGarr

Sep 18, 2022 — 1 min read

Good times being had by all.

Something a bit different today. I've made a video with Taryn DeVere, where she puts the questions sent in by subscribers to me. This is the (video) Gist.

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - What do you get out of writing the Gist?

02:07 - The ePrivacy Directive; what is it and is it robust?

05:39 - How does sharing location on your phone with Google connect with people visiting abortion clinics?

08:16 - Are there other under-reported corners of GDPR (discusses Chat Control 2.0 )

10:27 - Would you describe yourself as a campaigner or activist?

13:00 - Don't forget the pancakes on Gist Lemon Day.

13:31 - Does Ireland have a healthy media ecosystem that holds power to account?

21:05 - To what extent does the Gist fulfil a function that other outlets should be providing?

22:59 - Wrap up

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