Refusal of Compliance with Non-UK Governing Agents, Agencies, and Laws Policy for JRRobbins.com
Effective Date: September 9, 2024
JRRobbins.com is committed to adhering to UK and EU legal standards in protecting user privacy, freedom of speech, and civil liberties. This policy outlines our refusal to comply with foreign laws, government agents, or agencies that lack jurisdiction within the UK or EU unless such compliance is legally mandated by a UK or EU court order.
1. Legal Basis for Refusal
JRRobbins.com is subject to the laws and regulations of the UK and EU, which include:
- UK Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law, guaranteeing protection for user rights, including freedom of expression, privacy, and due process.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which provides a robust framework for the protection of personal data and outlines conditions for lawful data sharing and international data transfers.
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (UK), which establishes clear guidelines for lawful surveillance and data access by UK authorities, requiring warrants and judicial oversight.
JRRobbins.com will not comply with requests for censorship, surveillance, or data access from non-UK/EU governing agents or agencies unless a valid UK/EU court order requires us to do so.
2. Refusal to Comply with Foreign Laws
We will reject any attempt by non-UK/EU governments or authorities to:
- Censor content that is lawful under UK/EU law.
- Access user data or engage in surveillance without meeting the strict legal requirements of UK/EU jurisdiction.
- Enforce foreign laws, orders, or restrictions that conflict with the rights protected by UK law or the ECHR.
This policy applies to requests from foreign governments, including, but not limited to, the United States, China, Russia, or any other country outside the jurisdiction of the UK or EU legal framework.
3. Data Privacy and Foreign Requests
Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, personal data cannot be transferred to non-EU/EEA countries unless certain conditions are met, such as:
- The country in question provides an adequate level of protection as determined by the European Commission.
- A legally binding UK or EU court order compels the sharing of data, following strict legal procedures.
Any foreign government or agency requesting data from JRRobbins.com must follow these legal guidelines. Requests that fail to meet these standards will be denied.
4. Legal Jurisdiction and Valid Orders
JRRobbins.com will comply only with lawful data access or censorship orders that:
- Are issued by a UK or EU court.
- Comply with the due process requirements under UK and EU law, including the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and the GDPR.
Requests from foreign entities that lack jurisdiction over JRRobbins.com or fail to comply with these legal standards will be denied, and users will be notified of any such requests where legally permissible.
5. Protection of User Rights
JRRobbins.com is committed to defending the rights of users against foreign interference that threatens privacy, freedom of expression, or other fundamental rights. Our policy ensures that:
- Foreign governments cannot enforce their laws or requests on JRRobbins.com unless validated by UK or EU courts.
- We will vigorously oppose any attempt to compel unlawful censorship or data collection on behalf of non-UK/EU governments.
For further information or inquiries about this policy, contact CustomerService@JRRobbins.com.