Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Police Get More Access to Citizens' Browsing Data Under Revised UK Law
The Investigatory Powers Bill entered Parliament on Tuesday, with some changes from earlier drafts.
What the UK’s Proposed Surveillance Law Means for Police Hacking
In the past few months, we’ve learned more about UK police use of "equipment interference" through discussion of the Investigatory Powers Bill.
While Apple Fights the FBI, UK Surveillance Law Could Demand Secret Backdoors
The draft Investigatory Powers Bill includes sections on stripping electronic protections, which some say are comparable to the FBI's demand for an iPhone backdoor.
The Two Main Problems With the UK's Proposed Surveillance Law
Three reports from government committees highlight the main areas of contention in the draft Investigatory Powers Bill.
Tech Firms Are Unclear on New UK Surveillance Laws, Warns Government Committee
The Science and Technology Committee warns that a lack of clarity over the draft Investigatory Powers Bill is affecting business.
'The UK Does Not Undertake Mass Surveillance,' Says UK Home Secretary
Theresa May was challenged by MPs on controversial proposed surveillance laws.
Former NSA Official Tells UK Politicians Mass Surveillance Risks Citizen Safety
William Binney says bulk data collection makes it harder for intelligence analysts to do their job effectively.
UK Police Are Using Hacking Tools, But Refuse to Say How
As one officer says hacking was used in "a majority" of his cases, police forces refuse to answer Freedom of Information requests.
No One Really Knows How Much the UK's Surveillance Plan Will Cost
Internet service providers say it's tricky to figure out costs without more information.
Even the Food Standards Agency Could Access UK Surveillance Data Under New Bill
All kinds of government agencies beyond law enforcement could request data under the draft Investigatory Powers Bill.
The UK Wants to Store Every Citizen's Browsing Data. I Tried Collecting My Own
The draft Investigatory Powers Bill would store "internet connection records" for a year.
UK Government Works on Restricting Encryption, Urges Staff to Use It
As the UK awaits the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill, a department of GCHQ sings the praises of encrypted voice calls even for everyday communications.