๐งต As reported by @PublicTech, the 'National Communications Data Service' will be able to filter out #UK citizens internet connection records (ICR) through a National Service by the end of 2022.
When the Home Office, NCA & 16 leading internet providers were questioned - silence.
When the Home Office, NCA & 16 leading internet providers were questioned - silence.
๐ด According to @PublicTech, no official announcement was made by the Govt or other authorities about the expansion of these activities into a National Service, which would allow LEA's to access info on sites visited by #UK citizens.
๐ด No correspondence was answered by the @IPCOffice, a statutory body whose role is to โoversee the use of covert investigatory powers by public authorities".
When telcos were approached to comment if they'd support this service & how they'd provide data - silence.
When telcos were approached to comment if they'd support this service & how they'd provide data - silence.
๐ด Most info about the 'National Service' was pieced together by @PublicTech checking procurement documents.
Even though such a programme coming under the Snoopers Charter may help combat terrorism & other NATSEC issues, innocent citizens could also be spied on.
Even though such a programme coming under the Snoopers Charter may help combat terrorism & other NATSEC issues, innocent citizens could also be spied on.
๐ด The Digital Intel sub-division of @BAESystemsInc were awarded ยฃ2m to help develop the platform needed to filter out citizens ICR's.
An ICR won't provide a full browsing history per se, but would contain an IP address & other customer information.
stopcommonpass.org/uk-govt-awardsโฆ
An ICR won't provide a full browsing history per se, but would contain an IP address & other customer information.
stopcommonpass.org/uk-govt-awardsโฆ
๐ด All of this began in mid 2019 when the @IPCOffice granted approvals to live test the ICR 'filter tool' with two unnamed telcos.
Also interesting is that this 'National Service' has followed a *similar trajectory* to the Online Harms White Paper, now #OnlineSafetyBill
Also interesting is that this 'National Service' has followed a *similar trajectory* to the Online Harms White Paper, now #OnlineSafetyBill
๐ด If we combine the customer data sharing by @O2 Motion Insights with 'SitCen' or the National Situation Room along with what's described above & the #OnlineSafetyBill, it's alarming to see how surveillance has increased over the past few years.
Action must be taken.
Action must be taken.
As for solutions regarding the NCDS & collection/analysis of ICRs:
VPN/VPN router - this won't offer blanket anonymity but will help encrypt your traffic & mask your IP.
Use multiple privacy focused browsers like @brave, Librewolf & @torproject
VPN/VPN router - this won't offer blanket anonymity but will help encrypt your traffic & mask your IP.
Use multiple privacy focused browsers like @brave, Librewolf & @torproject
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