The Greens’ manifesto is out and despite its quirks, Techno is pleased to report that the tree-hugging hippies are pretty sound on one issue – digital rights. Highlights include:

• Opposition to all all secret unaccountable mass surveillance replace RIPA
• Replace the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
• Strengthen data protection laws
• Oppose the sale of personal data from health or tax records
• Support Open Standards in IT

Unsurprisingly there are some more outlandish digital policies including a pledge to “prevent patents applying to software.” Good luck with that…