Privacy PaulRE: https://mastodon.social/@thomaster/116722439609895478
It starts with scanning photos. But if the OS has to scan 3rd party apps, this means it can scan EVERYTHING that is done on the phone.
There is no trust between users and BigTech or the Government because they have proved, time and time again, a total lack of competence in securing our data and a surprising speed of scope creep in using that data. And, as Thom Aster points out, this has not been through Parliament. This is one man making a statement on the TV.
The Government cost the tax payer a lot of money but seem incapable of approaching any tech issue without resorting to greater levels of surveillance. Come on chaps, put some thought into it.