[Northern Monkey]

I think our security services do an amazing job.They have stopped numerous terror attempts in this country.It is actually quite unbelievable that they have managed to prevent the amount they have and we haven't had a major incident since 7/7.
It is true also that technology is playing a major role in the planning of these attacks and attempts.
Our security services do need to be able to gain access to the tech to gather intelligence.
However i think there is a line where it becomes too intrusive.I'm all for the cameras in populated areas as they help identify even everyday crims aswell as terrorists.Look at Germany arresting the wrong person after truck attack for instance.
I think having the legal authority to hack into anybodies phone or e-mails is the step too far.I agree with the statement in the article that police and government shouldn't just have the power to do that at will(even if they won't) and only judges be able to permit that kind of surveillance.