Consumer groups excluded from internet interception law consultation

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Open Rights Group outraged at being left out of the regulatory debate

The UK Home Office has announced a consultation to review changes to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, and has angered consumer groups by excluding them from the debate. The revie...

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