VSocial networking sites told to warn users of weak privacy controls: “(AFP) Social networking websites were urged to warn users about the low level of protection given to their profiles at a Council of Europe-organised…
ISPs pressed to become child porn cops New law, new monitoring technology raise concerns about privacy By Bill Dedman and Bob Sullivan, Oct. 16, 2008 New technologies and changes in U.S. law are adding to…
Internet phone calls are crippling fight against terrorism – Times Online: “From The Times, October 16, 2008 Sean O’Neill and Richard Ford The huge growth in internet telephone traffic is jeopardising the capability of police…
Government faces fight from within for spy database – Times Online: “From The Sunday Times, October 19, 2008 A Home Office revolt is stalling a plan to store our e-mails and calls but a more…
Passports will be needed to buy mobile phones – Times Online: “From The Sunday Times, October 19, 2008 David Leppard Everyone who buys a mobile telephone will be forced to register their identity on a…
Fraudsters’ website shut in swoop: “A website where criminals traded credit card details and bank log-ins is shut down after a police operation.” (Via BBC News.)
Man who killed wife over Facebook posting jailed for life: “Wayne Forrester attacked his wife with kitchen knife and meat cleaver after she changed her Facebook profile to ‘single’” (Via Latest news, sport, business, comment…
Holocaust denial accused intended no offence, extradition hearing told: “Australian historian challenges validity of German-issued arrest warrant after being held at Heathrow” (Via Latest news, sport, business, comment and reviews from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk.)
Britain Considers Database for Telephone and E-Mail Traffic: “The country’s independent reviewer of terrorism laws, Lord Carlile, said the government should not be allowed to set up a vast ‘data warehouse.’ (Via NYT > Technology.)
Court of Appeal orders men to disclose encryption keys: “Two men have been told that they cannot rely on their right to silence to refuse to give British police a computer password.” (Via OUT-LAW News.)