‘Big Brother’ database for phones and e-mails
Now, you tell me if this a good idea? ‘Big Brother’ database for phones and e-mails – Times Online: “From The Times May 20, 2008, Richard Ford, ‘Big Brother’ database for phones and e-mails” A…
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Criticism for ‘UK database’ plan
Criticism for ‘UK database’ plan: “Plans for a centralised database of all e-mail and phone calls in the UK are criticised by the IT industry.” (Via BBC News.)
Google under fire again for handing user info to police
Google under fire again for handing user info to police: “ This time in India Google is under fire again today for cooperating with Indian police trying to track down an Orkut user who had…
Government orders data retention by ISPs
News coverage for the Communications Data Bill provisions… Government orders data retention by ISPs: “Phone and internet companies will soon be forced to keep logs of internet usage to be made available to the police…
EU raises privacy issue for Google Street View
EU raises privacy issue for Google Street View: “The EU’s data protection supervisor has urged Google to respect privacy rules as it prepares to unveil Street View in Europe. (Via Macworld.)
UK Communications Data Bill announced
The UK Government today announced further surveillance powers that will be launched as part of a new Communications Data Bill. The announcement was incorporated into the Preparing Britain for the Future: UK Government’s Draft Legislative…
Google blurs the privacy issue
Google blurs the privacy issue: “(Guardian) Google is hoping to avoid a fight with European privacy campaigners as it prepares to launch its controversial Street View service this side of the Atlantic later in the…
Information Commissioner gets power
Information Commissioner gets power to fine for privacy breaches: “The Information Commissioner has been given the ability to fine organisations if their operational procedures cause a gross breach of data protection principles. The move, which…
EU – EDPS Opinion on ePrivacy Directive review
EU – EDPS Opinion on ePrivacy Directive review: “(RAPID) On 10 April, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted an Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal amending, among others, the Directive on Privacy and electronic…
BBC News: Tackling under-age online sales
BBC NEWS | Business | Tackling under-age online sales: “Tackling under-age online sales By Joe Lynam, Business reporter, BBC News” riday, 9 May 2008 Buying products online couldn’t be easier. With a few clicks shoppers…