Quote Originally Posted by Baloo View Post
Bulk data on citizens has been secretly collected for years. New laws have just been introduced because it was ruled illegal. The question is really whether it's right or wrong not whether it's easy or difficult.
Bingo.

Happened for 25 years. But couldn't be used in court as was not quite legal. Now they need to use it in court, so they need legislation.

Anyone thinking this is a new threat is way behind the reality.