Companies including Twitter, Virgin Media and O2 have raised concerns regarding the government’s draft of the Communications Data Bill.

The bill would require communication service providers to keep details and records of usage if requested by law enforcement.

Twitter raised issues regarding the practicality and legality of the bill as it would see companies holding UK customer data outside of the country.

The internet service providers trade association (ISPA) raised concerns regarding the disadvantages that the bill posed to commerce: “Far too much discretion is given to the Home Secretary without the necessary Parliamentary oversight to ensure that significant changes proposed are proportionate and necessary.”