Britain needs bulk data interception for security, review says

An independent review of draft British security legislation said bulk interception and collection of citizens' personal data was vital for the intelligence agencies to prevent attacks, a position welcomed by Prime Minister Theresa May. Last November, Britain unveiled a draft of the law that would give police and spies broad snooping powers they say are vital to protecting the public from criminals, paedophiles and terrorism. David Anderson, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, said