Tech firms warn snooper's charter could end strong encryption in Britain

The IP bill gives the government the power to demand tech companies weaken their encryption, say industry representatives - despite promises to the contrary

Major technology firms are concerned that the British government is attempting to ban strong encryption with the Investigatory Powers Bill, despite its assurances to the contrary.

A number of companies, both large and small, have expressed their fears to the Guardian that one particular clause of the proposed legislation gives the government the power to force them to weaken their systems, in order to enable the bulk collection aspects of the bill.