The UK has implemented measures much more draconian than what this working group is even considering at the moment.
Perhaps it was a good idea, seeing as the UK was often a major supporter of plans like these, and that they are now no longer a threat to EU citizens, but Brexit certainly won't protect you if you're a UK citizen.
The difference being that we can elect new governments every 5 years with the power to repeal laws, if something is sufficiently unpalatable to the population. Our rulemakers are not immune to voter displeasure.
Try that with the Commission/Council steamroller. You get what they want, forever.
Hopefully a younger party of politicians from outside the political establishment will have new ideas on civil liberties, and will succumb less to pro-surveillance lobbyists.
Here's a detailed analysis of where Reform UK stands from a libertarian perspective:
> The commitment to protect civil liberties and freedom of speech is welcome, but I think it doesn’t go nearly far enough. Opposition to central bank digital currencies, and a commitment to preserve cash, are also welcome; though the proof of those particular puddings is still to come.
Perhaps it was a good idea, seeing as the UK was often a major supporter of plans like these, and that they are now no longer a threat to EU citizens, but Brexit certainly won't protect you if you're a UK citizen.