Ministers spending billions on unlawful databases: “ Rowntree Trust unwraps everyday ‘Transformational Government’ A report on the Database State (pdf) claims that 40 out of 46 key government databases are not fit for purpose, and…
French government accused of ‘Big Brother’ tactics over internet piracy 10 March, 2009 New law would punish illegal downloading by cutting off web access The French government has been accused of ‘Big Brother tactics’ over…
Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee wants ban on snooping on internet users: “The creator of the worldwide web warned today against the collection of users’ data by commercial organisations.” (Via Tech and Web from Times…
Obama releases Dubya’s secret anti-terror memos: “ Warrantless wiretapping? Check The Obama administration has released nine secret legal opinions penned by Bush Administration lawyers, revealing the scope of executive power the White House sought in…
Last.fm and the Diabolical Power of Data Mining | Electronic Frontier Foundation Technical Analysis by Peter Eckersley Recently, there was a minor scandal when TechCrunch accused Last.fm of turning over information — the identities of…
Spooks told to get used to encrypted VoIP: “ UK start-up aims to conceal more conversations A British security firm has urged the government not to impose heavy-handed interception regulations on VoIP providers, ahead of…
Phorm unleashes legal attack on critics: “ Beware the wounded beast News articles based on a survey indicating public opposition to Phorm’s web snooping and advertising system have been withdrawn after the firm made legal…
Europe ditches Skype probe: “ Calling for clarity Eurojust – the EU body for judicial cooperation – is not investigating ways to intercept Skype calls, contrary to reports earlier this week.… “ (Via The Register…
Congress mulls stringent data retention rules: “ Two-year logs for ISPs, hotspots, even homes US politicians have proposed legislation that would oblige both ISPs and people running Wi-Fi hotspots to keep access logs for two…
EUROJUST: “The Hague, 20 February 2009 Eurojust coordinates internet telephony investigations Ms Carmen Manfredda, acting National Member for Italy, will take the lead in coordinating a Europe-wide investigation on internet telephony (VoIP). At the request…