US and UK struck secret deal in 2007 to allow NSA to 'unmask' Britons' personal data

[BelgianMadCow]

3. Was wondering when this would appear in GD. Glad to see it does

as I wasn't gonna post it, so as not to be labeled a troll or disruptor (which is what people posting about 2016, the NSA or TPP are to some, it would seem).

It's in LBN too: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014653179

I strongly suggest people read the comments at the Guardian as well. I read over there quite a bit, and I've not seen this level of anger before. And I've never ever seen such bipartisan condemnation. These policies originated under Blair, but it's Cameron who is threatening the Guardian. Now we know why. Commenters are rightfully speaking of TREASON.

Frankfurter Allgemeine also has the story this morning. Belgian "press" has nothing, zilch, nada.

Another thing to consider: wouldn't it be logical that if the US spies on UK citizens and passes the info along, the reverse is also happening? Or did the UK just give away its citizens' privacy for nothing?