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UK: Understanding surveillance statistics by Tony Bunyan

01 August 2010

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Understanding surveillance statistics by Tony Bunyan

- Since 1998 the surveillance of communications has more than trebled
- 525,130 "authorisations" were granted in 2009 to access communications data
- In 2009 there were 9,042 "covert human information sources" (CHIS) excluding MI5, MI6 and GCHQ

- The Report of the Interception of Communications Commissioner: 2009 report (pdf)
- 1998 changes in telephone-tapping warrant procedures disguises true figures
- For the full statistics see: Telephone tapping/interception (and mail-opening figures) 1937-2009 ongoing

- The Report of the Chief Surveillance Commissioner: 2009-2010 report (pdf)
- Commentary: UK Chief Surveillance Commissioner 2003-2009

- The Intelligence Services Commissioner: 2009 report (pdf)

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