E-petitions are created online to encourage people to support a cause, for which a petition is being produced to formally give to the government. They require a certain number of signatures to be completed and for Parliament to action a debate regarding the issue, which means that e-petitions are widely promoted on social media and news websites to spread the word and gain support.
When signing an e-petition, or filling in any online form, it’s important to understand how your information will be used and where it might be displayed. You may also end up signing up for newsletters, membership schemes and various other offers, so it’s good to read the small print!
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