“At an
18th-century mansion in England’s countryside last week, current
and former spy chiefs from seven countries faced off with
representatives from tech giants Apple and Google to discuss
government surveillance in the aftermath of Edward Snowden’s
leaks.”
“The
three-day conference, which took place behind closed doors and under
strict rules about confidentiality, was aimed at debating the line
between privacy and security.”
“Among
an extraordinary list of attendees were a host of current or former
heads from spy agencies such as the CIA and British electronic
surveillance agency Government Communications Headquarters, or GCHQ.
Other current or former top spooks from Australia, Canada, France,
Germany, and Sweden were also in attendance. Google, Apple, and
telecommunications company Vodafone sent some of their senior policy
and legal staff to the discussions. And a handful of academics and
journalists were also present.”
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