UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.151
Plain English recommendation
Government should: Consider changing the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to protect the right to privacy. Ban mass surveillance and stop collecting communications data without a warrant.
Original UN recommendation
Consider the revision of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 with a view to protecting the right to privacy, including by prohibiting mass surveillance activities and the collection of communications data without warrants (Brazil).
Date of UN examination
04/05/2017
Original UN document
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Last updated on 09/12/2020