LONDON — In June, as the campaigns to Remain or Leave the European Union were at the final stage, Parliament overwhelmingly approved a bill that critics believe is the most intrusive piece of legislation on mass surveillance in the West.
Just 69 MPs voted against the Investigatory Powers Bill — dubbed the “Snoopers’ Charter” by critics — which is now with the House of Lords for further consideration.
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Privacy campaigners pointed the finger at measures that would give the government bulk powers to collect citizens’ web records, monitor, intercept and even hack smartphones under warrants authorised by ministers. Read more…
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