By Phil Muncaster The UK government has called for a “new, deep and special partnership” to protect its digital economy and data flows with the EU, but experts have warned…
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Something must be done...but what?
Rory Cellan-Jones Technology correspondent n the days since the London Bridge attack, the pressure on internet companies has been building. They have been told they must take action in two…
Investigatory Powers: 'Real-time surveillance' in draft update
By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter The “live” surveillance of British web users’ internet communications has been proposed in a draft technical paper allegedly prepared by the government. If made law,…
EU data retention ruling goes against UK government
The UK government says it is “disappointed” after the European Court of Justice said the “indiscriminate” collection of data was against EU law. EU judges said communications data could only…
'Snoopers law creates security nightmare'
The Investigatory Powers Bill will get royal assent on Tuesday. More than 130,000 people have signed a petition calling for it to be scrapped. Rory Cellan-Jones, Technology correspondent Tim Berners-Lee…
Tech firms seek to frustrate internet history log law
Plans to keep a record of UK citizens’ online activities face a challenge from tech firms seeking to offer ways to hide people’s browser histories. By Leo Kelion, Technology desk…