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ISSUES: Privacy
Chapter 1: What is privacy?
These 48 government organisations can
see your Internet history, even if you
delete it
By Thomas Tamblyn
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f you think GCHQ are the only ones that can view your
browsing history you might want to think again.
The newly enforced Investigatory Powers Bill gives 48
government agencies access to your internet connection
records; a log of which internet services you’ve accessed.
These include which websites you’ve visited and even when
you’ve used instant messaging apps.
Now that the Snoopers’ Charter has come into force the Bill
is being examined with a fine toothpick to find out just what
it means for us and our personal information.
In case you’re wondering just what these organisations
are then you can send your thanks to Chris Yiu, a blogger
who has combed through the Bill and discovered which
government agencies will have access to this information.
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Metropolitan Police Service
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City of London Police
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Police forces maintained under section two of the Police
Act 1996
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Police Service of Scotland
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Police Service of Northern Ireland
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British Transport Police
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Ministry of Defence Police
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Royal Navy Police
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Royal Military Police
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Royal Air Force Police
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Security Service
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Secret Intelligence Service
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GCHQ
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Ministry of Defence
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Department of Health
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Home Office
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Ministry of Justice
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National Crime Agency
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HM Revenue & Customs
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Department for Transport
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Department for Work & Pensions
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NHS trusts and foundation trusts in England that
provide ambulance services
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Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health
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Competition and Markets Authority
