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<p>The Government firmly believes that people must be able to debate and discuss issues
freely. Preserving individuals’ right to freedom of expression is therefore a key
principle which underpin National Security and Online Information Team’s (NSOIT’s)
work.</p><p>The NSOIT tackles online attempts to manipulate the information environment
while respecting the right to free speech and privacy, by only monitoring themes and
trends - not individuals. The team is focused on threats posed by foreign states as
well as risks to election integrity.</p><p>NSOIT has policies and procedures in place,
in accordance with all applicable legislation, to ensure that individuals are not
monitored and their rights are respected. NSOIT has a privacy notice which sets out
how data will be processed and this is regularly reviewed and updated. A copy will
also be published on gov.uk shortly. However, the Government does not plan to publish
its detailed compliance policy, as to do so would give malign actors, including hostile
states, insights into NSOIT capabilities and specific areas of focus.</p>
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