UK Government King’s Speech proposes “Cyber ASBO” with obvious risk of scope creep into censorship
Nobody can convince me that by the time it gets through parliament something with this name & frame won’t turn into a general TCN to gag nerd speech about cryptography and security:
The King’s Speech briefing notes also referenced proposed “Cyber Crime Risk Orders” […which] could give authorities powers to impose restrictions on individuals considered to pose an ongoing cyber threat, reflecting a wider shift among governments toward preventive disruption measures rather than relying solely on criminal prosecutions after attacks…
UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul | The Record
https://therecord.media/uk-moves-to-shield-security-researchers-cybercrime
Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill
#censorship #cyberAsbo #cyberCrimeRiskOrder #tcn
Alec Muffett
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