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UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 29.10.2026

Operational pressures do not reduce the need for lawful and consistent safeguards, says Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO)

UK government drafts national policy statement for datacentres

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 29.10.2026

The draft policy opens England’s fast-track NSIP regime to schemes of 100MW and above, with a presumption of consent and consultation running to 8 January 2027

Having a PHP patch available does not mean you're protected

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 29.10.2026

Patching is not a silver bullet solution. Turning patches into effective protection demands qualified professionals, clear responsibilities and the operational readiness to act.

Controversial Fujitsu contract extension on the cards at Post Office

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 29.10.2026

Fujitsu’s controversial contract with the Post Office was set to end in March 2027, extension likely

Lapsed US snooping law still running as senators object

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 28.10.2026

FISA 702 is one of two key US laws that undermine data sovereignty and allow the US to access foreign data without the subject knowing. Senators demand release of a secret ruling

Autumn Budget 2026: UK chancellor ties datacentre grid access to community tests

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 28.10.2026

Healey’s Autumn Budget covenant makes grid priority and on-site generation conditional on community investment, jobs and water protection, weeks after MSPs paused Scotland’s pipeline

Autumn Budget 2026: Chancellor sets aside funds for UK tech

Published in UK surveillance watchdog ‘disappointed’ over government investigatory powers failings on 28.10.2026

In his Autumn Budget, chancellor John Healey announced more funding for sovereign tech and AI safety