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Snoopers' Charter
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English
Etymology
Named for their alleged invasion of privacy by the government.
Proper noun
Snoopers' Charter 1
en UK informal derogatory The Draft Communications Data Bill, proposed legislation that would require ISPs and mobile phone companies to store records of each user's Internet browsing activity.
en UK informal derogatory The Investigatory Powers Act 2016, an act of parliament that regulates electronic surveillance by the police and intelligence services.
en Law