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Broadly-defined "hostile acts" in UK national security law Reasoning: * Original report behind the article: "State Threats Legislation in 2024" [0], i.e., UK national security law * Article focuses on an example from section 6.17 where developing an encrypted messenger app is given to show how broad the definition of "hostile act" is * Snippets from the article: > In his independent review of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act and the newly implemented National Security Act, Hall KC highlights the incredibly broad scope of powers granted to authorities. > > He warns that developers of apps like Signal and WhatsApp could technically fall within the legal definition of "hostile activity" simply because their technology "make[s] it more difficult for UK security and intelligence agencies to monitor communications." [0] Original report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69411a3eadb57... | ||