British Spy Surveillance

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday said the mass collection of private data by the security services is "vital" for public safety after a report found that UK's spy services should continue to be allowed access to bulk surveillance data to prevent terrorist attacks.

Technology company Apple criticised draft British legislation designed to stiffen surveillance powers on Monday, saying the proposed bill could "spark serious international conflicts", British media reported.

Nobel Prize-winning writer Doris Lessing was under surveillance for more than 20 years during her youth by British spies who took a dim view of her Communist beliefs and anti-racist activism, declassified intelligence files have revealed.

A UK government document obtained by NYT indicates an increase in power to intercept Web traffic.

The US National Security Agency has stored the personal electronic data of British citizens under a secret deal with London, according to files leaked by Edward Snowden and published by British media.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday said the mass collection of private data by the security services is "vital" for public safety after a report found that UK's spy services should continue to be allowed access to bulk surveillance data to prevent terrorist attacks.

Technology company Apple criticised draft British legislation designed to stiffen surveillance powers on Monday, saying the proposed bill could "spark serious international conflicts", British media reported.

Nobel Prize-winning writer Doris Lessing was under surveillance for more than 20 years during her youth by British spies who took a dim view of her Communist beliefs and anti-racist activism, declassified intelligence files have revealed.

A UK government document obtained by NYT indicates an increase in power to intercept Web traffic.

The US National Security Agency has stored the personal electronic data of British citizens under a secret deal with London, according to files leaked by Edward Snowden and published by British media.