“Other key concerns revolve around the IPB’s amendment that would force tech companies to consult the UK government before rolling out security updates to software.”
The snooper’s charter got royal assent with its core intact. Police and spies get internet connection records showing who connected to what, from where and when. Bulk datasets of CCTV and social media images now count as low expectation of privacy. The security minister says your privacy will be better protected too. Apple already said it would pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK before it lets the Home Office veto security fixes.