The Investigatory Powers Bill, which was passed on Thursday, would, among other measures, require websites to keep customers’ browsing history for up to a year and allow law enforcement agencies access to help with investigations.

Edward Snowden, former US National Security Agency contractor-turned-whistle-blower, said the powers “went further than many autocracies”.

No comment. Because they’ll read it.

Source: UK politicians approve ‘extreme surveillance’ law – News from Al Jazeera