Perhaps, suggested Deborah Mattinson and Nick Pickles, of Big Brother Watch, politicians should ask people first before listening in on their online conversations.

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Nick Pickles, from campaign group Big Brother Watch, has accused police of "diverting resources" away from current investigations.

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So one Midland council is taking Mr Pickles at his word, thinking big and going into business.

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Nick Pickles, from civil liberties group Big Brother Watch, said that when children leave home it is not uncommon for them to use their parent's address for their correspondence and bank account details.

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"This episode was no accident, " Nick Pickles, director of civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch told PA News agency.

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