Morphine Prince 109,645 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 David Cameron could block WhatsApp and Snapchat if he wins the next election, as part of his plans for new surveillance powers announced in the wake of the shootings in Paris. The Prime Minister said today that he would stop the use of methods of communication that cannot be read by the security services even if they have a warrant. But that could include popular chat and social apps that encrypt their data, such as WhatsApp. Apple's iMessage and FaceTime also encrypt their data, and could fall under the ban along with other encrypted chat apps like Telegram. The comments came as part of David Cameron's pledge to revive the “snoopers’ charter†to help security services spy on internet communications today. He said: “In our country, do we want to allow a means of communication between people which […] we cannot read?†He made the connection between encrypted communications tools and letters and phone conversations, both of which can be read by security services in extreme situations and with a warrant from the home secretary. But companies such as WhatsApp have remained committed to keeping their services encrypted and unable to be read by authorities, a project which has stepped up in the wake of the Edward Snowden’s revelations on NSA surveillance. And privacy groups have repeatedly criticised attempts to limit the use of privacy tools in the name of security. When the government announced plans to crack down on the dark net, for example, but privacy groups have warned that much of the tools are used by people in oppressed countries and victims of crime to stay safe. Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/whatsapp-and-snapchat-could-be-banned-under-new-surveillance-plans-9973035.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uranus 150 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 How am I supposed to talk to my sister who lives in NZ? I can't afford to text to call? Huge oversight. I doubt he'll get elected again tbh. There's surveillance, and then there's censorship. don’t you know my a** is famous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On one hand I'm melting down because that'd make it a lot less convenient to speak to people, but if stopping millions of people from contacting each other through those apps and forcing them to use non-encrypted means stopping a terrorist attack then it's all worth it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRe 1,957 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Good luck with that. :air: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 He already banned ****, WhatsApp and SnapChat are considerably less popular. Britain has become a nanny state. Did you know they banned handguns, semi-automatic rifles and the carrying of knives? that fact always seems to shock folks. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwasd 2,444 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Well, I feel proud about being spanish this time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,645 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 On one hand I'm melting down because that'd make it a lot less convenient to speak to people, but if stopping millions of people from contacting each other through those apps does stop a terrorist attack then it's all worth it This is what they want you to believe. Look at the US Patriot Act and the NSA. It's actually quite scary how they basically take away your freedom in the name of security. 'Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.' - Benjamin Franklin Just something to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Stupid move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This is what they want you to believe. Look at the US Patriot Act and the NSA. It's actually quite scary how they basically take away your freedom in the name of security. 'Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.' - Benjamin Franklin Just something to think about. That's true as well, like I do want my privacy, even if I don't have anything to hide I'm on the fence about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 49,376 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 That's f*cked up. Sure being able to access all messages at all times will make things easier to fight SOME aspects of crime, but that is a huge sacrifice to give up my own privacy. What is that gonna lead to? The government putting mic's & cameras in every flat and house, because "terrorists" don't use the internet anymore? The state eliminating people who criticize its politics? To scutinize the political opposition? Seems like a good way to start a dictatorship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 16,111 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Isn't this sort of an invasion of privacy? In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 1,031 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 f-ck you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrethraFranklin 434 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm getting sick of all these invasions of privacy in the name of "terrorism" I have the utmost sympathy for the victims of terrorism but invading the privacy of the masses is NOT the way it should be handled. Terrorism should be dealt with institutionally at borders, immigration and gun laws. Not by treating normal citizens as threats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernier 3,786 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Someone doesn't want to get re-elected Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Princess 0 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Snapchat is for heathens, so... But seriously, that sucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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