I don&#x27;t think the technology, and who sold it to whom, is the real story here. We all know that the NSA and GCHQ have similar capabilities. I imagine China, Russia and several other states do too. The point is, this power will corrupt.<p>Consider this quote:<p>&gt; people deemed dangerous to state security like government officials and opposition politicians are being surveilled<p>What happens if Labour look likely to win the election and someone decides Jeremy Corbyn is &quot;dangerous to state security&quot; because he opposes renewing Trident. What institutions exist to ensure that he can&#x27;t be surveilled?