Leak Reveals UK Government Planning to Ban Encryption, Spy on All Communications in Real Time

A leaked document reveals the UK government has drawn up yet further, disturbingly dystopian draft bulk surveillance powers, which would give authorities carte blanche to monitor citizens’ live communications, and effectively illegalize encryption. A cybersecurity expert told Sputnik this has terrifying implications not merely for internet privacy. The draft, produced by private consultation, was leaked to the Open Rights Group. … Continue reading →