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
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)