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Protect User Privacy: Stop Gov Access to Encrypted Personal Data (IP Act 2016)

Submitted on Saturday 8th February 2025

Rejected on Tuesday 1st April 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Protect User Privacy: Stop Gov Access to Encrypted Personal Data (IP Act 2016)

Petition Details

Repeal Existing Legislation: Investigatory Powers Act

Withdraw Any Pending Legislation

Public Acknowledgment: The government would likely need to publicly acknowledge and affirm its commitment to protecting encryption and respecting user privacy.

Additional Information

Your digital life is your business. Sign the petition to protect your right to communicate privately and securely. Don't let the government invade your privacy. Stand up for digital freedom and your Human Rights.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign this petition:

Repeal the Investigatory Powers Act
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/717199

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