Snoopers' Charter

English

Etymology

Named for their alleged invasion of privacy by the government.

Proper noun

the Snoopers' Charter

1. (UK, informal, derogatory) The Draft Communications Data Bill, proposed legislation that would require ISPs and mobile phone companies to store records of each user's Internet browsing activity.
2. (UK, informal, derogatory) The Investigatory Powers Act 2016, an act of parliament that regulates electronic surveillance by the police and intelligence services.