GCHQ head says tech firms 'in denial' on extremism

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29891285
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/c89b6c58-6...#axzz3I2F0l6FM

What do you think? Are GCHQ 'in denial' on human rights and privacy?
I can see GCHQ's point, but it gives me a bad feeling. I think it is sinister.