Submitted on Saturday 22nd February 2025
Rejected on Monday 31st March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Repeal or update the Investigatory Powers Act
Repeal or update the Investigatory Powers Act to make it compatible with end to end encryption. At the moment companies are pulling end to end encryption products off the market as they can’t offer it in a way that’s compliant with the law.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is essential for protecting privacy, ensuring secure communication, and safeguarding sensitive data from hackers, and malicious actors. It prevents unauthorized access by ensuring only the sender and intended recipient can read messages, which is crucial for journalists, activists, businesses, and everyday users.
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Repeal the Investigatory Powers Act
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/717199
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