United Kingdom, March 22 -- Britain's technology sector is voicing profound apprehensions over government proposals to amend legislation colloquially known as the "snooper's charter".

Despite ministerial assurances framing the changes to the Investigatory Powers Act as crucial for safeguarding UK citizens, trade body techUK asserts the proposed alterations lack balance and proportion.

In a collective statement, techUK expressed grave concerns that the proposed amendments could jeopardise citizens' privacy, security, and safety.

The sentiment has garnered support from over a dozen tech industry entities and human rights advocates, underscoring a broader unease within civil society regarding the potential ramifications of the amendments....