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  1. UK Government King’s Speech proposes “Cyber ASBO” with obvious risk of scope creep into censorship

    Nobody can convince me that by the time it gets through parliament something with this name & frame won’t turn into a general TCN to gag nerd speech about cryptography and security:

    The King’s Speech briefing notes also referenced proposed “Cyber Crime Risk Orders” […which] could give authorities powers to impose restrictions on individuals considered to pose an ongoing cyber threat, reflecting a wider shift among governments toward preventive disruption measures rather than relying solely on criminal prosecutions after attacks…

    UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul | The Record

    https://therecord.media/uk-moves-to-shield-security-researchers-cybercrime

    Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill

    https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366642884/Computer-Misuse-Act-reform-to-move-forward-in-National-Security-Bill

    #censorship #cyberAsbo #cyberCrimeRiskOrder #tcn