UK spies using social media data for mass surveillance
The headline unfortunately downplays the scope of the data, since it covers a lot more than social media - it can include legally priviliged and &quot;otherwise confidential&quot; information, as well as information on &quot;religion, racial or ethnic origin, political views, medical condition, sexual orientation.&quot;<p>What is remarkable is the absolute lack of oversight over the sharing of this sensitive data with foreign governments and law enforcement, but especially with so-called &quot;industry partners&quot;. And that there don&#x27;t appear to be any legal penalties for its misuse.