Ethics

Question 1

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) - at least 5

Answer 1

Allows for mass surveillance of communications
Allows the monitoring of an individual’s internet activities/history
Allows covert surveillance to be carried out (i.e. physical behaviours)
Can demand access to protected data
Can demand that ISPs/businesses give access to customer communications/history
Can demand that ISPs/businesses install equipment that facilitate surveillance
Can demand that encryption keys are handed over // force individuals to decrypt data
Can keep existence of searches and what found private in court