Jeremy Corbyn’s digital democracy manifesto ‘would let foreign spooks rob UK’
Sensitive data could be at risk under Labour leader's plans
Jeremy Corbyn's digital democracy manifesto would let foreign spooks rob the UK, it was claimed last night.
Spies would have a “field day” if given access to all publicly-funded software and hardware under the proposals, one expert said.
And private firms or individuals would be reluctant to get involved in public sector projects, claimed Neil Doyle.
Labour chief Mr Corbyn’s manifesto would probably cover MoD and security service computers under an open source licence, said Mr Doyle.
He said: “Open source means code and plans can be accessed and potentially altered and re-packaged by anyone.
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“That could also mean giving the keys to spies and copycat outfits in Russia, North Korea and China.”
He said it would also be easier for hackers to inspect software and hardware to identify vulnerabilities and steal sensitive data.
He said: “Cyber-criminals and foreign intelligence agencies would have a field day.”
MP Nigel Adams said Mr Corbyn’s manifesto “ignores the issue of internet abuse”.
He said: “His shambolic policies could leave us open to malicious attack and put our national security at risk.”
Mr Corbyn is favourite to win the Labour leadership run-off with Owen Smith.
JEZZA'S AN AFTER-WORK SOCIALISER
JEREMY Corbyn enjoyed after-work drinks with colleagues after blasting “early evening socialising”.
The Labour leader headed to the basement of the Unison union HQ, where wine, juice and olives were on offer.
Last week he claimed that after-work drinks benefited “men who don’t feel the need to be at home” with their families, as part of his women’s policy launch.
A spokesman for Mr Corbyn said he was concerned “male-led after-work networking” was detri-mental to fe- male co-workers.