Science of snooping: Internet spying cost & feasibility examined by MPs

‘MPs have launched an inquiry into the cost and feasibility of the government’s Investigatory Powers Bill, known as the Snooper’s Charter, to examine how it collects communication data and its impact on ISPs and citizens.

The Science and Technology Committee announced on Thursday it will focus on technology issues relating to the controversial legislation, which seeks to expand the surveillance powers of spy agencies and the police in the fight against terrorism.

The committee will investigate the technical feasibility of requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to store users’ browser history and the cost of the legislation, which critics believe could balloon from £250 million to £2 billion.’

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