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Critics blast surveillance-style laws as Orwellian overreach

Original: Huh, Orwellian nightmare laws, in conjunction with evil overlords bent on extracting all value from humans, turns out to

Commenters are voicing sharp criticism of laws they describe as Orwellian, arguing they serve powerful interests seeking to extract value from people while carrying troubling side effects. Particular concern centres on authorities being trusted to handle sensitive material in child abuse investigations, with sceptics questioning why such powers are being expanded at all.

Why now: Fresh debate over surveillance and enforcement powers granted under new legislation is prompting concerns about privacy and abuse of authority.

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