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The Impact of Counter-Terrorism Laws on Civil Liberties

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Since 2001, more than half of the world's countries have enacted new counter-terrorism laws (UN reports), expanding state surveillance powers in ways that critics argue have led to rights violations such as arbitrary detention.

Why this is interesting

Every time you send a message or browse the web, powerful laws may be collecting your data in the name of safety. How much liberty is a fair price for security?