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UK’s Revised Snooper’s Charter Widens Scope of Police Surveillance

The British government released a revised final draft of the Investigatory Powers Bill, the widely criticized legislation also known as the “snooper’s charter,” on Tuesday. Continue reading

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UK Passes Emergency Legislation Giving Law Enforcement Access to Phone and Internet Records

The United Kingdom Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill (DRIP) passed through the House of Lords on Thursday after two days of debate, according to a report by the BBC. The bill was fast-tracked by the government. The parliament stated, “The Government argues that emergency legislation is needed to ensure that… Continue reading

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