US lawmakers have accused the UK Home Office of undermining Congressional oversight by preventing US companies from disclosing secret data orders. Led by Senator Ron Wyden, five bipartisan lawmakers expressed concerns in a letter to the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT). The issue arose as Apple challenges a UK notice extending law enforcement's access to user data. The lawmakers argue that the secrecy of Technical Capability Notices impairs Congress's ability to oversee national security. Additionally, several British media organizations have pressed for a public hearing on the matter to promote transparency and uphold public interest.
By attempting to gag US companies and prohibit them from answering questions from Congress, the UK is both violating the free speech rights of US companies.
The secrecy surrounding the orders, known as Technical Capability Notices, is impairing Congress's power and duty to conduct oversight on national security matters.
US lawmakers are united in their concerns that the UK government is undermining Congressional oversight with its demands on US companies regarding user data.
British media organizations have expressed the importance of a public court hearing regarding the UK’s demands against Apple for transparency.
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