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British Gov’t Seeks Sweeping Surveillance Powers

HeadlineApr 02, 2012

Britain has announced a proposal that would allow one of its intelligence agencies to monitor all domestic phone calls, text messages and online activity under the rubric of counterterrorism. The measure would mark a drastic expansion of current rules that only allow monitoring of individuals linked to existing cases. The proposal is set to be formally unveiled next month.

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