UK to 'spy' on every phone call, email and web search

11/11/09: The Telegraph (UK) reports that under a new law in the UK, 653 public bodies will be given access to records of every customer’s personal communications, showing who they have contacted, when and where, as well as the websites they have visited. All telecoms companies and internet service providers will be required by law to keep a record for one year.

10/18/09: The Guardian reports that a British government program aimed at preventing Muslims from being lured into violent extremism is being used to gather intelligence about innocent people who are not suspected of involvement in terrorism.  The information the authorities are trying to find out includes political and religious views, information on mental health, sexual activity and associates, and other sensitive information.  (HT to The Lift)