The British government has passed legislation amending the Computer Misuse Act to prevent GCHQ, the police and intelligence services from prosecution over any hacking into mobile phones and computers,
reports Ars Technica. The change to the law was a ‘little noticed addition’ to the Serious Crime Bill, two months ago,
The Independent reports. Privacy International, which is currently embroiled in action against the UK government over alleged illegal spying (as
reported by We Live Security here), claims that this was a deliberate move to ensure the change passed without scrutiny
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The British government has passed legislation amending the Computer Misuse Act to prevent GCHQ, the police and intelligence services from prosecution over any hacking into mobile phones and computers, reports Ars Technica. The change to the law was a ‘little noticed addition’ to the Serious Crime Bill, two months ago, The Independent reports. Privacy International, which is currently embroiled in action against the UK government over alleged illegal spying (as reported by We Live Security here), claims that this was a deliberate move to ensure the change passed without scrutiny.
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