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>> "The firm said it could not specify the countries that have a direct line into its networks, because those countries have laws prohibiting disclosure of surv

>> "The firm said it could not specify the countries that have a direct line into its networks, because those countries have laws prohibiting disclosure of surveillance methods." I find this such a bullshit excuse. What will the consequences be realistically if you disclose? Disclosure is the only way these laws are going to get repealed. I'm glad the UK isn't one of the 6 countries but as a Vodafone user this makes me sick. 1) Can other countries listen into my calls or as a Vodafone UK customer am I safe? 2) If I travel to one of these countries and use my Vodafone service is the country now able to monitor all my communications?

cottonseed 12y ago
From the Vodafone report [0], UK section: > Section 19 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 prohibits disclosing the existence of any lawful interception warrant and the existence of any requirement to provide assistance in relation to a warrant. This duty of secrecy extends to all matters relating to warranted lawful interception. Data relating to lawful interception warrants cannot be published. Accordingly, to publish aggregate statistics would be to disclose the existence of one or more lawful interception warrants. This makes it pretty clear the UK prohibits disclosure. Sorry. [0] http://www.vodafone.com/content/sustainabilityreport/2014/index/operating_responsibly/privacy_and_security/law_enforcement/country_by_country.html http://www.vodafone.com/content/sustainabilityreport/2014/in... edit: I think you can safely assume your phone calls are being monitored no matter what country you are in or who your phone company is.
7952 12y ago
You have to remember that these people talk to each other. They want to be able to have discrete chats with politicians and other powerful people. Activism on privacy would be ever so rude and may threaten that relationship!
glitchdout 12y ago
I'd say the BBC report is wrong. Vodafone's report says: > Under s.5 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (“ISA”) the Secretary of State may, on an application made by the Security Service, the Intelligence Services or GCHQ, issue a warrant in respect of any property so specified or in respect of wireless telegraphy. There is the possibility that this power is broad enough to permit government direct access to Vodafone’s network by the Security Services in some instances. If the possibility exists then you bet GCHQ is using it. Sorry, your own country can listen into your calls :(

cottonseed 12y ago

From the Vodafone report [0], UK section: > Section 19 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 prohibits disclosing the existence of any lawful interception warrant and the existence of any requirement to provide assistance in relation to a warrant. This duty of secrecy extends to all matters relating to warranted lawful interception. Data relating to lawful interception warrants cannot be published. Accordingly, to publish aggregate statistics would be to disclose the existence of one or more lawful interception warrants. This makes it pretty clear the UK prohibits disclosure. Sorry. [0] http://www.vodafone.com/content/sustainabilityreport/2014/index/operating_responsibly/privacy_and_security/law_enforcement/country_by_country.html http://www.vodafone.com/content/sustainabilityreport/2014/in... edit: I think you can safely assume your phone calls are being monitored no matter what country you are in or who your phone company is.

7952 12y ago

You have to remember that these people talk to each other. They want to be able to have discrete chats with politicians and other powerful people. Activism on privacy would be ever so rude and may threaten that relationship!

glitchdout 12y ago

I'd say the BBC report is wrong. Vodafone's report says: > Under s.5 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (“ISA”) the Secretary of State may, on an application made by the Security Service, the Intelligence Services or GCHQ, issue a warrant in respect of any property so specified or in respect of wireless telegraphy. There is the possibility that this power is broad enough to permit government direct access to Vodafone’s network by the Security Services in some instances. If the possibility exists then you bet GCHQ is using it. Sorry, your own country can listen into your calls :(