Activists say consultation on RIPA was ‘secretive and short’: “ Home Office’s changes to e-comm intercept law ‘hard to find’ Digital rights activists have criticised a Home Office consultation on the UK’s main interception law…
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Police force more suspects to give up crypto keys: “ Password powers practised Police have expanded their use of powers to force suspects to decrypt files by 50 per cent in the last year, figures…
Government begins RIPA review: “The Government will review the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), the law that governs state tapping of phone, email and internet use. The law will be…
RIPA III: A legislative turkey comes home to roost: “ The tragic consequences of anti-crypto law Comment The first conviction of a man under the draconian powers of RIPA Part III tragically bears out a…
Only in the UK…… UK jails schizophrenic for refusal to decrypt files: “ Terror squad arrest over model rocket Exclusive The first person jailed under draconian UK police powers that Ministers said were vital to…
Home Office accused of sexing-up mobile phone rescue: “ Comms data ‘essential’? Not really The Home Office is once again under attack for the standard of the evidence it uses to support its policies, this…
More delays for UK.gov’s net snooping programme: “ Queen to keep schtum on IMP Protests from ISPs and phone providers have further delayed government plans to massively increase monitoring of phone calls, web browsing and…
Number of local council snoopers clipped: “ RIPA abuse curtailed The number of local officials who can authorise access to communications records and order surveillance operations will be cut under changes to snooping regulations announced…
EU – Telecoms: Commission steps up UK legal action over privacy and personal data protection: (RAPID) The Commission has moved to the second phase of an infringement proceeding over the UK to provide its citizens…
Two convicted for refusal to decrypt data Up to five years in jail after landmark prosecutions Two people have been successfully prosecuted for refusing to provide authorities with their encryption keys, resulting in landmark convictions…