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DSOU coalition has ended

Members of the Don't Spy on Us coalition have agreed that they will no longer work together as a formal coalition.

What the Investigatory Powers Act means for you

With the passing of the Investigatory Powers Act, previously secret illegal surveillance practice revealed by Edward Snowden will now be entrenched in law, alongside new powers not used in any western democracy. Below are some of the key ways the IPA might affect you.

Parliament passes most extreme surveillance law in UK history

The UK parliament has passed the Investigatory Powers Bill, the most extreme surveillance law in our history.

Don't Spy on Us tell Theresa May to stop giving dictators ideas

The Don’t Spy On Us coalition has launched a provocative new advert alerting the public to the dangers of Theresa May’s proposed new surveillance powers.

‘Snoopers’ Charter’ could hit police forces with £1 billion bill

Proposals to collect the internet connection records (ICRs) of every UK citizen could cost more than £1 billion. These costs, which would fall to the Home Office, could be the equivalent cost of employing 3,000 full-time police officers at a time of officer cuts.

Don't Spy on Us launches fundraiser for Investigatory Powers Bill ad campaign

Don't Spy on Us is raising funds for an advertising campaign about the Investigatory Powers Bill (IPB).

Don't Spy on Us calls on Government to stop rushing the Investigatory Powers Bill through Parliament

The Government has published a revised version of the Investigatory Powers Bill.

DSOU coalition calls for complete re-write of Investigatory Powers Bill

The Don’t Spy on Us coalition has called for the Home Office to re-write the draft Investigatory Powers Bill following the publication of a third report that includes serious criticisms of the draft Bill.

Science & Technology Committee report says Investigatory Powers Bill could threaten UK tech sector

The Don’t Spy on Us coalition urges the UK Government to address the issues raised in the Science and Technology Committee’s report into the draft Investigatory Powers Bill. This first report into the Bill's feasibility says it could undermine the UK tech industry if passed in its current state. DSOU is urging the government to allow sufficient time to address the issues raised by the Committee.…

Letter calling for Home Secretary to support strong encryption

Don't Spy on Us have written to the Home Secretary calling for the UK government to support strong encryption and clarify provisions in the Investigatory Powers Bill. The letter is below:

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