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Investigatory Powers Bill could undermine UK Tech sector

techUK response to Science & Technology Committee IP Bill report.

Responding to the Science & Technology Committee’s report on technology issues in the Investigatory Powers Bill, Antony Walker, deputy CEO of techUK commented:

“There are several important recommendations in this report that we urge the Home Office to take on board. In particular we need more clarity on fundamental issues, such as core definitions, encryption and equipment interference. These are all issues that we highlighted to the Committee and can be addressed both in the Bill and in the Codes of Practice which we believe must be published alongside the Bill, and regularly updated, as recommended by the Committee. Without that additional detail, too much of the Bill will be open to interpretation, which undermines trust in both the legislation and the reputation of companies that have to comply with it.

“The draft Bill presents an opportunity for the UK government to develop a world leading legal framework that balances the security needs with democratic values and protects the health of our growing digital economy. But we have to get the details right.”

You can view our evidence to the committee below and a summary of the Committee's recommendations here.  For more information about techUK's work on the Investigatory Powers Bill click here: http://www.techuk.org/investigatory-powers 

 

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