I think there was already a thread on the rushed nature of the reading but does anyone think there could actually be a legitimate reason for forcing companies to store telecommunications data relating to millions of citizens inside the UK given the fallible nature of online security.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/drip-legislation-leaves-britains-personal-data-greater-risk-cyber-criminals-1456864

As an aside it's quite interesting that the SNP, SDLP and Plaid Cymru all voted unanimously against the legislation. More fuel for the referendum perhaps?