It seems that the government has been secretly supporting and advising Phorm.
The Home Office has been accused of colluding with online ad firm Phorm on
"informal guidance" to the public on whether the company's service is legal.
E-mails between the ministry and Phorm show the department asking if the firm
would be "comforted" by its position.
The messages show Phorm making changes to the guidance sought by the ministry.
Lib Dem Home Affairs spokeswoman Baroness Sue Miller, who has questioned the
Home Office about Phorm, said the e-mails were "jaw dropping".