Snooper'S Charter
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Brits fear Snooper's Charter powers that already exist
News General public unaware of existing police powers to spy on the public
By Jane McCallion Published
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IP Bill: Expect less scrutiny now Theresa May is in charge
Analysis Experts predict Theresa May's rise to PM will give the Snooper's Charter an easier ride
By Rene Millman Published
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Investigatory Powers keeps security backdoors in debate
News Encryption backdoors survive proposed House of Lords amendments
By Joe Curtis Published
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Police suffer 2,315 data breaches in five years
News Big Brother Watch argues police cannot be trusted with more personal data
By Joe Curtis Published
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House of Lords hits out at Snooper's Charter
News Privacy and practicality worries could give the IP Bill a rough ride through the upper house
By Jane McCallion Published
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FBI can hack computers with no warrant, US court rules
News No warrant was needed in child abuse case, even though one was obtained
By Jane McCallion Published
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Investigatory Powers Bill proceeds to House of Lords
News House of Commons passes Snooper’s Charter despite privacy concerns
By Joe Curtis Published
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Privacy International takes Snooper's Charter to court
News Campaign group files for judicial review of Investigatory Powers Bill's cornerstone policy
By Jane McCallion Published
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Campaigners reveal government's secret spying regime
News Intelligence services have had access to people's health, financial and communication data for 15 years
By Jane McCallion Published
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Investigatory Powers 'will cost UK £1 billion'
News Setting up the Snooper's Charter will dwarf government estimates of £174m, warn campaigners
By Jane McCallion Published
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Home Office faces EU court battle over Snooper’s Charter
News ECJ emergency hearing could shoot down Investigatory Powers Bill
By Jane McCallion Published
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Encryption is a touchy subject for the Home Office
Opinion Theresa May's Modern Crime Prevention Strategy: strong on rhetoric, light on security measures
By Davey Winder Published
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