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20 January 2015

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“There is a dilemma because the public, politicians and technology companies, to some extent, want us to be able to monitor the activities of terrorists and evil-doers but don’t want their electronic activities to be open to such monitoring. The benefit of the debate is that people now understand that is not possible,” he said. “There has to be some form of ability to cover communications that are made through modern technology.”

See the full article: Ex-MI6 chief calls for new compact between internet firms and spy agencies - Sir John Sawers says Snowden revelations shattered informal relationship but cooperation is necessary to prevent attacks (Guardian, link)

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