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Apple Warns Of FaceTime, iMessage Withdrawal In UK Over Act Changes
UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime, iMessage
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
MI5 Handling Of Personal Data ‘Unlawful’, Watchdog Warns
Intelligence agency did not store data correctly and kept it for too long, official watchdog warns
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
High Court Urged To Force Urgent Changes To Surveillance Law
Campaigners want changes to Snooper's Charter in place by July after court found portions 'incompatible' with EU law
Government’s Mass Surveillance Powers Are Ruled Illegal
British judges deal significant setback for Snooper's Charter 2.0, over personal data safeguarding concerns
Government To Place Limits On ‘Snooper’s Charter’
Police will now require independent authorisation to access data, but critics say the changes don't limit 'indiscriminate surveillance' of personal data
Liberty Human Rights Group Given High Court Approval To Tackle Snoopers’ Charter
Liberty will challenge the mass surveillance elements of the Investigatory Powers Act
Civil Liberties Group Targets Crowdfunded Court Challenge Against Snoopers’ Charter
Liberty wants to put the core parts of the Investigatory Powers Act to the legal test
UK Data Surveillance Powers Declared Illegal By EU Court
The decision could create some major problems for the UK in a post-Brexit world
‘Snooper’s Charter’ Repeal Petition To Be Considered By Parliament
The petition is to be considered for parliamentary debate after receiving more than 130,000 signatures
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
Snooping Becomes Legal In Switzerland To Combat Terrorism
Swiss voters have approved a law that allows security services to conduct surveillance operations
Snoopers Charter Powers Offer ‘Vital’ Tool, Review Concludes
'Independent' review of controversial surveillance legislation concludes spies can continue bulk data collection
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
Government ‘Needs To Explain Snooper’s Charter Effects’
Majority of UK public is still unclear on what the IP Bill will involve, Open-Xchange survey finds
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
MPs Slam Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Committee of MPs adds to criticism of the Snoopers' Charter, saying it is “not thought through”
GCHQ To Spy On Consumer Shopping Data
Proposed new surveillance bill is too broad and could allow GCHQ to access people's shopping history, warns campaigner
Tim Cook – Beware The “Dire Consequences” Of Increased Surveillance
Apple CEO adds his backing to end-to-end encryption and calls for more public awareness
Government’s Investigatory Powers Bill To Require ISP Storage Of Browsing History
Return of Snoopers' Charter. ISPs will be required to store customer browsing history for 12 months
May: Surveillance Bill Drops ‘Contentious’ Aspects
Critics insist the bill must require independent judicial approval for the collection of Internet browsing records
Met Anti-Terror Chief Slams “Unhelpful” Social Media Companies
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley claims social media giants aren't doing enough to help police with the fight against terrorism
ISPA Names Theresa May ‘Internet Villain Of The Year’ Over Surveillance Fears
Industry body ISPA says ISPs must be consulted about revived Snoopers' Charter as issue of surveillance dominates again at the UK Internet Industry Awards
Is The Snooper’s Charter Good For UK Tech?
Snooper's Charter appears to be revived, but with some predicting a tech exodus from the UK, what impact will have?
UK Faces Tech Firm ‘Exodus’ If Snooper’s Charter Is Passed
Eris Industries has relocated, at least temporarily. If controversial Snooper's Charter becomes law, other UK-based tech firms could follow