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Judge Denies UK Authorities’ ‘Legal Backdoor’ to Suspected Hacker’s Crypto Key
The UK’s National Crime Agency tried to compel suspected hacker Lauri Love to hand over his password in civil proceedings.
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.
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.
UK Journalists Are Suing the Police for Spying on Them
The police think that journalists are "domestic extremists" and are keeping files on them as if they're criminals.
UK Spies Can Access NSA Data Without a Warrant
More details have been revealed about how GCHQ shares data from the NSA, and human rights groups aren't happy.
Drone Licence Plates? The UK Explores Regulations for Privacy
The UK government is considering legislation around drones, and especially the data UAVs can collect.
How Refusing to Hand Over Your Passwords Can Land You in Jail
The latest UK case of refusing to hand over crypto-keys shows how widely a law originally intended as a counter-terrorism measure can be applied.