latest plans to monitor internet use in the UK

[Peter Mitchell]

Francis Davey wrote:
> 2012/6/15 Peter Mitchell <otcbn at callnetuk.com>:
>>
>> Section 25 requires postal operators to keep records of all letters and
>> parcels sent and received in the UK.
>>
> 
> No it doesn't.
> 
> http://wiki.openrightsgroup.org/wiki/Communications_Data_Bill/Draft#General_provisions
> 
> Like the rest of the act it doesn't require anyone to keep any
> particular data, that will be left to the orders made under clause 1.
> "could require" would be a better way to put it.
> 

I doubt the government is enacting a highly controversial bill to give itself new powers that it does not intend to use.