UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime, iMessage
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EU Top Court Rules German Data Law Illegal
Germany's data retention law ruled illegal by top EU court, except in cases of serious national security threat
High Court Sets Deadline For Investigatory Powers Act Changes
Government has six months to revise parts of its 'Snoopers Charter' to bring it inline with European regs
Government’s Mass Surveillance Powers Are Ruled Illegal
British judges deal significant setback for Snooper's Charter 2.0, over personal data safeguarding concerns
Leaked Document Reveals Mystery Tech Firm Challenged NSA Surveillance
This is the first time that a refusal to comply with a government surveillance directive has been made public
UK Data Surveillance Powers Declared Illegal By EU Court
The decision could create some major problems for the UK in a post-Brexit world
American ISPs Need Permission To Share User Web Data
Privacy win for America. The FCC requires US ISPs to gather consent before sharing online data
Snoopers Charter Powers Offer ‘Vital’ Tool, Review Concludes
'Independent' review of controversial surveillance legislation concludes spies can continue bulk data collection
UK Police Cause Thousands Of Data Breaches Since 2011
Report finds police officers across UK regularly abuse positions of power to access personal data
Investigatory Powers Bill Is Passed By Parliament
Most Labour MPs join the Conservatives to pass controversial surveillance legislation in Parliament
Investigatory Powers Bill Given Cautious Support By Human Rights Committee
Journalist sources must be protected says committee of MPs, but admits bulk data collection can be justified
Theresa May Promises Snoopers Charter Review
Bulk data collection scrutiny - 'draconian' Investigatory Powers Bill to face independent investigation
Privacy Groups, Tech Industry Slam ‘Rushed’ And ‘Draconian’ Investigatory Powers Bill
NEWS ANALYSIS: The tech industry wants Investigatory Powers Bill to be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny, while privacy campaigners fear impact of legislation
Snoopers’ Charter Revisions ‘Don’t Fix Flaws’
The Investigatory Powers bill is being rushed through in spite of significant concerns, according to critics
Is Perceived National Security Really Worth Your Privacy?
Andrew Hewson, principal consultant at MTI Technology, asks if national security justifies new surveillance powers proposed by the Investigatory Powers Bill
MPs Slam Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Committee of MPs adds to criticism of the Snoopers' Charter, saying it is “not thought through”
MPs: Draft Investigatory Powers Bill ‘Confusing’
The bill needs further refinements to avoid placing a disproportionate burden on the tech sector, according to a House of Commons committee