by TheISPA | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
Parliament should reject the introduction of the Communications Data Bill into the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill Amendments to the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill have been tabled that seek to introduce the extensive powers contained in the Draft...
by TheISPA | Dec 8, 2014 | Awards News, Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
8 December 2014 – The 2015 ISPA Awards, the 17th annual premier UK internet industry awards, launched today with new and revamped categories for ISPA’s 20th anniversary year. The new Best SME Broadband and Best Enterprise Broadband reflect how ISPs continue to invest...
by TheISPA | Nov 25, 2014 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
There are existing legal processes for law enforcement to access communications data so it is wrong to suggest that the Internet is a “safe haven for terrorists”. It is for the intelligence agencies and not service providers to identify potential subjects, and when...
by TheISPA | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
ISPA is disappointed that the Home Office has not consulted with industry on proposals for IP matching, but we will work with our members to scrutinise and inform the legislation when it is published. IP addresses can generally only be used to identify a subscriber...
by TheISPA | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, News
ISPA says GCHQ's description of the Internet as a 'command and control centre for terrorists' is ill-judged The opinion piece in the Financial Times by the new head of GCHQ, Robert Hannigan, marks his first attempt to enter the debate on communications data...
by TheISPA | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, News, Press Releases
ISPA, the voice of the UK internet industry, has listed five principles to underpin reform of surveillance laws and regulations on how communications data is collected, accessed and overseen. Whilst we support reasonable access to communications data, any regime...