Tim Berners-Lee calls for internet bill of rights to ensure greater privacy

The inventor of the world wide web has warned that the freedom of the internet is under threat.

Web inventor says world needs an online Magna Carta to combat growing government and corporate control.

The inventor of the world wide web has warned that the freedom of the internet is under threat by governments and corporations interested in controlling the web.

Tim Berners-Lee, the British computer scientist who invented the web 25 years ago, called on Saturday for a bill of rights that would guarantee the independence of the internet and ensure users privacy.

Originally Posted on Guardian