Data collection leads to discrimination and self-censorship, MPs told

Human rights committee launches inquiry into right to privacy and digital revolution

Widespread data collection practices lead to self-censorship and discrimination even though most users are not fully aware of how much their privacy is being infringed, a parliamentary committee has been warned.

On Wednesday, the human rights committee, beginning its inquiry into the right to privacy and the digital revolution, published evidence from privacy and data protection organisations including the Information Commissioner's Office, Liberty and Privacy International.