British Prime Minister David Cameron will push Barack Obama for action to ensure US-based social media companies like Twitter and Facebook co-operate with intelligence agencies in the battle against terrorism.
Mr. Cameron's in Washington for two days of talks with the American President and reportedly wants US tech firms to work more with law enforcement.
Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.
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In advance of the Prime Minister's dinner with President Obama on Thursday night, White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said there was a balance between security and privacy to be struck:
IN: I think that...
OUT: ...of their citizens
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White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said the technology companies will have to be part of the conversation about cyber security:
IN: We have to...
OUT: ...will be necessary
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White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said this isn't just an issue for the British leader:
IN: The United States...
OUT: ...are focused on
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White House spokesperson Josh Earnest says conversations with the British Prime Minister could feed into a forthcoming US Cybersecurity summit at Stanford in February:
IN: I'm not trying...
OUT: ...those two values
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