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The UK’s secretive web surveillance program is ramping up and could be capable of logging and storing the web histories of millions of people (web.archive.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Official reports and spending documents on on a controversial surveillance technology show that in the past year, UK police have deemed the testing of a system that can collect people’s “internet connection records” a success, and have started work to potentially introduce the system nationally. Critics say the system is highly intrusive, and that officials have a history of not properly protecting people’s data. Much of the technology and its operation is shrouded in secrecy, with bodies refusing to answer questions about the systems.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Unsurprising. Spy Organisation wouldn't answer questions on secret spying initiative.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Don't you guys get it? This is all just for our security and safety! They even pinky promised.