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UK IP Bill needs 'significant changes,' says joint committee
A new surveillance bill proposed by the UK government has been scrutinised and, in many ways, criticised by a joint committee in its long-awaited report today. Since November the group has been gathering evidence, through written submissions and face-to-face hearings, to understand the ramifications of the draft Investigatory Powers Bill (IP Bill). Its findings aren't too surprising, balancing the criticisms levied by internet service providers, developers and privacy advocates with the justifications put forward by the UK's intelligence and security agencies. The report supports many of the overarching powers but calls for "significant changes" in order to provide "important clarity" in key areas.
