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Over the years, the information available to the government has increased by a series of Acts that allowed for more surveillance. In 1984 the introduction of the Telecommunications Act enabled the Secretary of State to impose any orders on Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, without disclosing the request to the public. When questioned on how these powers have been used, the government could ‘neither confirm nor deny any issues1’.

As a born and bred Londoner, I have grown up with the knowledge that most of my actions will be known. I felt comfort knowing that CCTV surveillance can deter criminals and can keep me safe. Recently, I was startled by what is actually a rather well-known fact that London is the most watched city in the Western world. Since then, I have been more conscious of the numerous cameras following me and yet I feel that my actions and movement remain private. The stark contrast between how much information the state has had on the people in the 19th century and today indicates how much