The United States need to put internet processes, policies, and procedures in place with real laws that forbid going beyond the borders of what's reasonable to ensure that the only time that we and other countries around the world exercise these authorities are when it is absolutely necessary.

I'm not an anarchist. I'm not saying, "Burn it to the ground."

You are not even aware of what is possible. The extent of their capabilities is horrifying. We can plant bugs in machines. Once you go on the network, I can identify your machine. You will never be safe whatever protections you put in place.

We decentralise permissions over the use of our communications.

How do we preserve our civil rights, our traditions as a liberal democracy, in a time when government power is expanding and is more and more difficult to check?

If you’re not acting on your beliefs, then they probably aren’t real.

I've been a spy for almost all of my adult life - I don't like being in the spotlight.