Police make a mockery of data protection
Police make a mockery of data protection: “ Court judgment ‘forgets privacy rights of millions’ Comment While the police are very keen to retain as much data on the average citizen as they can ‘just…
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Police can keep convictions database, says Court of Appeal
Police can keep convictions database, says Court of Appeal: “Police forces can keep a record of spent convictions on a single central database without breaking data protection laws, the Court of Appeals has said. Police…
The Guardian: Police chief escapes jail for refusing to hand over seized material
Police chief escapes jail for refusing to hand over seized material | Politics | guardian.co.uk Chief constable cleared of contempt after he returns hard drives containing evidence of suspected child abuse * Sandra Laville, crime…
UK Government sets up two new cyber security bodies
Government sets up two new cyber security bodies: “The Government will create two new public bodies to help protect Government and citizens from digital security threats. It will set up one strategy body and one…
BBC News: Swiss bust child pornography ring
BBC News: Swiss bust child pornography ring Published: 2009/06/28 21:29:11 GMT Swiss police say they have uncovered an internet child pornography network spanning 78 countries and involving at least 2,000 IP internet addresses. An inquiry…
Regional e-crime squads to be created to combat cybercrime
Regional e-crime squads to be created to combat cybercrime: “Police forces across the UK plan to pool their e-crime specialists to create regional cybercrime squads. The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) said that that…
Police retention of photos of innocent man breached his right to privacy, says Court of Appeal
Police retention of photos of innocent man breached his right to privacy, says Court of Appeal: “Police should not have kept photos taken of an arms trade protester, the Court of Appeal has ruled. The…
Bates: Cops to defy courts over return of indecent material
Bates: Cops to defy courts over return of indecent material: “ Who really defines ‘public interest’? A police chief would rather face the prospect of jail than obey a court order requiring his force to…
Judges rap police over raid on paedo expert
Judges rap police over raid on paedo expert: “ Warrant quashed The courts have delivered a sharp rap over the knuckles to Avon and Somerset police, reminding them in no uncertain terms that it is…
Police want new remote hard drive search powers
Police want new remote hard drive search powers: “ New laws aim to tackle backlogs Cyber cops want new laws to allow remote searches of seized hard drives in the hope they will help reduce…