Peer pans plans for WhatsApp snoop bill
Daily Record|April 20, 2023
BRITS are "right to be concerned" about a new law allowing the Government to read private WhatsApp messages, says a peer.
SOPHIE HUSKISSON
Peer pans plans for WhatsApp snoop bill

Lord Clement-Jones said ministers need "to answer what the extent of that power is" after messaging firms raised concerns.

Peers are seeking to amend the legislation in the Lords. Lib Dem peer Clement-Jones said: "There should be a presumption that your communications are private unless there are good reasons otherwise.

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