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This sentence says it all: "The bill provides a clear and transparent basis for powers already in use by the security and intelligence services, but there need
by TheGrumpyBrit 10y ago
This sentence says it all:
"The bill provides a clear and transparent basis for powers already in use by the security and intelligence services, but there need to be further safeguards"
People have long gotten used to the idea that the intelligence services are aware of their browsing history, and I think a lot of people are under the belief that this legislation does nothing more than legitimise and regulate the activity that already goes on. People don't seem to realise that it also gives your local council, the Gambling Commission, and the Food Standards Agency the ability to browse this data when they're bored during their lunch hour.