Tag archive for ‘privacy’
UK DNA abuse to continue despite EU ruling
I’m disgusted by the Government’s new DNA database proposals being laid out as a “consultation” today. Jacqui Smith’s transparent attempts at spin are risible. So is any claim by this Government that it values freedom, civil liberties or the presumption of innocence.
SIX TO TWELVE YEARS. That’s the length of time Smith wants to keep the [...]
Digital privacy is a challenge for society, not technology
Yesterday I travelled to London to hear Cory Doctorow and Charles Stross talk about resisting the all-seeing eye of the state, private business, and nosy individuals. The event promised to discuss practical measures to protect privacy:
With the rise of the database state and firms profiting from user-profiling, it’s vital to resist surveillance and ensure the [...]
UK CCTV is out of control and must be stopped
The main purpose of the CCTV panopticon this country has become is not to prevent crime, nor to detect it, nor to prosecute it after the fact, but simply to keep an eye on people. This Guardian report on an underground spy centre in London must surely dispel the doubts of any remaining believers to [...]
Whither social networking: Facebook folds over controversial conditions
Facebook caused a stir earlier this week by unilaterally changing their terms of service in a way lots of people didn’t like. On Wednesday they bowed to the pressure
David Davis wants to fix CCTV too
There’s an interesting discussion on David Davis’ opinions about CCTV on Samizdata. Quoth Davis:
Today I have been explaining that I am not against CCTV- but if it is going to be used the cameras should be able to provide clear images and all of the evidence should be usable in court. Currently only 20% is [...]