ECJ advised that forcing ISPs to hoover up personal data is illegal under European Law
Advocate general’s advice is advisory but likely to be followed by the European Court of Justice
Overview for Investigatory Powers Act
Brexit is distracting parliament from the controversial use of facial recognition
The UK is experimenting with facial recognition but parliament is too distracted to care
Human rights organisations appeal European Court of Human Rights ruling on bulk surveillance
Liberty, Privacy International and the American Civil Liberties Union argue that any form of mass spying is in breach of rights to privacy and freedom of expression
GCHQ plans to increase use of bulk equipment interference
Equipment interference (EI) aimed at intercepting more encrypted data
Lib Dems vow to end the UK's "Orwellian nightmare" invading our privacy
The party promised they will end mass surveillance of Snooper's Charter
Leaked consultation provides insight into UK’s mass surveillance plans
Communications operators will be required to provide near real time access to your data