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Here's Why We Think The Government May Want Your Internet History

Here's Why We Think The Government May Want Your Internet History

Sometimes they need suggestions too

Anonymous

Anonymous

After the recent revelation you may want to delete your entire search history, we wanted to think about why the ambulance service, or HM Revenue of Customs, may want access to our Internet history.

  1. After a hard day in the office, they just want some Netflix and Chill, but don't know what to watch. So having a quick browse of our Netflix activity may provide a bit of inspiration. I highly recommend Designated Survivor, it's like 24 for politics. Jack Bauer is a bit of a wimp and becomes President when the entire US political system is blown up.
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    jack bauer

    Credit: ABC Studios

  2. The government is a little strapped for cash according to the autumn statement, so needs your Uber invites. Hey, if you've had a hard day browsing Internet activity and need a lift home, have a free £10 voucher on me.
  3. They want to be the biggest archive of funny cat videos - never heard of YouTube?
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    Cat on YouTube
  4. They want to know how many times I've been contacted by 'Dave' who, for a small fee, could release millions of dollars into my bank account. Every little helps - after all, a couple million could help lower that £19.1 billion fiscal defecit.

I know what you are thinking, why should you give a shit? You aren't doing anything wrong. That may be true, but through past experiences we've seen how powers such as the ones drawn up in the new legislation can be abused.

MP expenses anyone? Or what about participating and sending information to the US Prism programme?

Currently, the government can't see the contents of your emails, your text messages or even those hilarious snaps you send, least not without a warrant from a judge. But, what they can do is see how many times you use Facebook, Spapchat, Uber, Deliveroo or Netflix.

The bit that worries me is how much they can learn about our habits without even needing to ask. It's giving far reaching access to departments of government which frankly don't need it. Seriously, what does the Food Standards Agency want with my Netflix account? Do you want some librarian scanning through all your personal shit? It makes no sense.

Enemy of The State
Enemy of The State

Credit: Touchstone

If Enemy of the State has anything to show us, it's that something stupid can seriously screw up your life and you'll find yourself on the run with Jon Voight chasing you. Let's hope that doesn't happen.

Words Jason Brown

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