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Facebook, Google, Twitter, Microsoft & Yahoo object UK surveillance plans
America’s biggest tech companies have united to criticize new digital surveillance laws proposed in the UK. In evidence submitted to the committee assessing the legislation, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter warned that the UK government’s actions could have “far reaching implications.” The companies anticipate that “other countries will emulate” the proposed Investigatory Powers Bill, which includes controversial measures such as forcing ISPs to keep a record of every citizen’s internet activity for the past year.
The Bill was introduced by the UK’s home secretary Theresa May last year, who says it will help fight organized crime, terrorism, and cyberbullying. However, the Bill has been roundly criticized by industry experts for its potential overreach and vague language.
THE BILL COULD FORCE TECH COMPANIES TO WEAKEN THEIR ENCRYPTION
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