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British MPs are proposing sweeping changes that would turn virtually all smartphones and tablets in the UK into surveillance devices. Through amendments to the Children's Welfare and Schools Act, they want to introduce mandatory, permanent surveillance software on devices. Officially, the goal is to combat child abuse material. However, the consequences for privacy and freedom are far-reaching.
UK Lawmakers Propose Mandatory On-Device Surveillance and VPN Age Verification
By Cindy Harper | Reclaim The Net | December 15, 2025 Lawmakers in the United Kingdom are proposing amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would require nearly all smartphones and tablets to include built-in, unremovable surveillance software. The proposal appears under a section titled “Action to promote the well-being of children by combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM).” We obtained a copy of the proposed amendmen…
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