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== Debates and questions ==
== Debates and questions ==
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===Debate on 'oversight of intelligence agencies' in Westminster===
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On Thursday 31 October, Westminster Hall hosted the first debate over the oversight of the intelligence agencies. The debate was requested by ORG Advisory Council members [[Tom Watson MP]] and [[Julian Huppert MP]] and conservative MP [[Dominic Raab MP| Dominic Raab]]. ORG [https://www.openrightsgroup.org/ourwork/reports/mass-surveillance-oversight-debate published] a briefing to mps on issues that should be discussed.
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The debate can be [http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Player.aspx?meetingId=13973 streamed] on the parliament's website.
===Question on cyberbullying===
===Question on cyberbullying===
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He [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-10-29a.236.3&s=internet#g236.5 added] "The Government does not intend to introduce specific additional legislation to address the issue of cyberbullying (...)The Government has taken, however, steps that will help schools combat cyberbullying and is working with internet providers to address the wider issues."
He [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-10-29a.236.3&s=internet#g236.5 added] "The Government does not intend to introduce specific additional legislation to address the issue of cyberbullying (...)The Government has taken, however, steps that will help schools combat cyberbullying and is working with internet providers to address the wider issues."
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===Question on cyber-security protection for small businesses===
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A [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2013-10-30a.905.1&s=cyber#g906.2 question] was asked about the dedication of resources for the protection of small businesses against cyber-crime. According to government figures, 87% of small business faced cyber security breaches, yet more than four-fifths of the government budget is directed toward intelligence agencies, big businesses and government.
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[[Francis Maude MP]] replied that the UK has one of the best protections against cyber-crime and are working toward improving their capabilities.
== International Developments ==
== International Developments ==
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== Law and Legal Cases ==
== Law and Legal Cases ==
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Following an application by the British Recorded Music Industry(BPI) a court order was [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24726078 issued] for [[ISP| ISPs]] to block 21 torrent websites that offer access to copyrighted material. The BPI chief [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24726078 said] "We asked the sites to stop infringing copyright but unfortunately they did not and we were left with little choice but to apply to the court".
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