Edward Snowden. Reuters
Edward Snowden Has Raised 'Real Issues', Says Head Of UK Spy Watchdog -- The Guardian
Sir Malcolm Rifkind defends UK intelligence agencies' techniques but appears to concede laws may need review
The head of the watchdog responsible for scrutinising Britain's intelligence agencies has defended their spying techniques but admitted that the whistleblower Edward Snowden has raised "real issues" about safeguarding privacy in the 21st century.
Sir Malcolm Rifkind argued that the UK had an "effective and extensive system of independent oversight" of the three services – GCHQ, MI5 and MI6.
He also claimed people were "well aware British intelligence agencies have neither the time nor the remotest interest in the emails or telephone conversations of well over 99% of the population".
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