We all have something to hide — our human right to privacy

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule tomorrow on privacy rights and surveillance says Elizabeth Farries.

We all have something to hide — our human right to privacy
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 01:00

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule tomorrow on privacy rights and surveillance says Elizabeth Farries.

Tomorrow will bring a landmark decision from the European Court of Human Rights on privacy rights and mass surveillance.

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