Government surveillance powers deemed 'undemocratic and unnecessary' in senior lawyer's report

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But government should still be allowed to collect bulk data to protect citizens, says David Anderson QC

UK government agencies and intelligence services should be allowed to continue the bulk collection of citizens' data, but use of "intrusive power" must be demonstrated to be absolutely necessary an...

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