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Councils face tightened surveillance laws

Council staff could face jail if they abuse internet surveillance powers introduced as part of a government overhaul of surveillance.

By Thomas Bridge | 04 November 2015

Council staff could face jail if they abuse internet surveillance powers introduced as part of a government overhaul of surveillance.

Home secretary Theresa May will this afternoon publish the Investigatory Powers Bill, which is expected to detail sweeping changes to web spying laws.

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