Snoopers Charter

British Prime Minister Theresa May has proposed further internet regulations following the London Bridge terrorist attack. Several major tech companies, as well as WikiLeaks, were quick to respond.

An independent review of draft British security legislation said bulk interception and collection of citizens’ personal data was vital for the intelligence agencies to prevent attacks, a position welcomed by Prime Minister Theresa May.

Apple is formally opposing a proposed UK law that requires tech companies to provide a way for authorities to access encrypted messages. The software giant has prided itself on communications so secure that not even it can read some messages. Under so-called “end-to-end encryption,” only sender and receiver have the capacity to unscramble a message.

The UK Home Secretary, Theresa May, unveiled the government’s controversial Draft Investigatory Powers Bill in Parliament today. Dubbed ‘The Snooper’s Charter’ by critics, the bill will overhaul the surveillance powers of police and security services.

Something embarassing in your web history? British police will be able to see it under new powers granted by the draft Investigatory Powers Act, dubbed the ‘Snooper’s Charter’ by critics.

In a speech tomorrow, the Prime Mister will announce a ream of new measures to fight extremism, including banning extremists from the Internet and from working with children, and closing some mosques. The government will also revive the so-call “snooper’s

Three senior Metropolitan Police officers were due in court today over allegations that the police are using anti-terrorism laws to snoop on the media. It follows a number of cases in which police were said to be using their powers