Snoopers' Charter

proper noun

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.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Snoopers' Charter
  1. UKderogatoryinformalThe 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. UKderogatoryinformalThe Investigatory Powers Act 2016, an act of parliament that regulates electronic surveillance by the police and intelligence services.

Origin

Named for their alleged invasion of privacy by the government.

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APA

Snoopers' Charter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Snoopers'%20Charter

MLA

“Snoopers' Charter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Snoopers'%20Charter. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Snoopers' Charter,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Snoopers'%20Charter.

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