Friday 24 May 2013

Revival of the 'Communications Data Bill'

Should the government have greater powers to monitor people's internet communications?

Tory's plan to change the current 'Communications Data Bill' in order to monitor people's internet accounts. Known by critics as the 'snoopers charter', the government and other organisations will be able to monitor what people look at and who they speak to online.


The Woolwich murder may be used by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, to revive plans for the 'snoopers’ charter' in order to protect the country against terrorism. Other MPs argue that the charter could be used for other reasons than keeping track of terrorists.


Read this article: Telegraph news article 


Do you agree with the 'snoopers charter'?


What else could the government use this for?


Is it an invasion of privacy?


Would it stop terrorists communicating online?

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