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Understanding Julian Huppert MP's support of Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
Understanding Julian Huppert MP's support of Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
11 July 2014
Of all the things I might say about Julian Huppert MP, stupid is not one of them – he's consistently informed, reasoned and principled. Pretty good qualities of an MP, as I think you'd agree. This makes his support of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill… surprising. It seems to be a broadly unpopular […]
I got a response from Lucy Powell about GCHQ/Tempora…
I got a response from Lucy Powell about GCHQ/Tempora…
25 August 2013
On the 5th of August I wrote to my MP about Tempora. My concerns are quite generalised, and my letter format and styling is to be worked upon, however the most important thing was to convey my opinion, and that is what I did: Today I received a response. Take a read, it'll only take […]
Due to more GCHQ idiocy, I've been compelled to write to my MP again. Your turn?
Due to more GCHQ idiocy, I've been compelled to write to my MP again. Your turn?
18 August 2013
Due to more GCHQ idiocy and the harassment of Guardian Journalist, Glen Greenwald's partner, I've been compelled to write to my MP again: Why don't you have a go? It's quick and easy via http://writetothem.com The less it sounds like you copied and pasted something, the more of a personal response you're likely to get.
Phone hacking was a big deal. Is Internet interception ok?
Phone hacking was a big deal. Is Internet interception ok?
5 August 2013
A private investigator hacked a schoolgirl and a few celebs' voicemails, and it caused a public inquiry, it brought a media mogul (previously considered "untouchable") to be summoned to parliament and forced a historic Sunday newspaper to shutdown. All because of a few private investigators listening to a few voicemails. We've learned since then, that […]
The Porn Block is not the story. It is a distraction.
The Porn Block is not the story. It is a distraction.
4 August 2013
The Great Firewall of Kim Jong Cameron is a distraction from the more pressing things. David Cameron's Porn Block idea is chilling, but let's stop for a moment and consider the context, and I'll explain why I think it is a distraction. MPs are currently on recess. During the summer, MPs go on holiday, and […]
The problem with the Tempora and GCHQ story – How do we communicate it?
The problem with the Tempora and GCHQ story – How do we communicate it?
3 August 2013
We know we're being watched by GCHQ. We've found out, via a whistleblower, that in the past few years, mass surveillance, for the purposes of later analysis, has been turned into reality, in the US and in the UK. The thing is, the general public is largely unphased. It's barely scraped public opinion. The average […]
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