The relevant laws are the data protection act (covers companies and law enforcement) and RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, covers law enforcement and public bodies). RIPA is the law...
The relevant laws are the data protection act (covers companies and law enforcement) and RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, covers law enforcement and public bodies).
RIPA is the law that gives us "key disclosure". There was a huge amount of Internet commentary when the law was introduced, but most people missed the fact that setting out clear boundaries for what law enforcement or public authorities can or can't do when monitoring citizens is a good thing.
The relevant laws are the data protection act (covers companies and law enforcement) and RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, covers law enforcement and public bodies).
RIPA is the law that gives us "key disclosure". There was a huge amount of Internet commentary when the law was introduced, but most people missed the fact that setting out clear boundaries for what law enforcement or public authorities can or can't do when monitoring citizens is a good thing.