Benn Grubb provides more on the controversial proposal: The information that the Australian system, if implemented, would get ISPs to log and retain is yet to be set in stone by the Attorney-General’s Department. ZDNet Australia reported various ISP sources’ claims that it could extend as far as each individual web page an internet user…
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EU plan to share bank data with US is ‘wholly unbalanced’, says expert
The European Commission has agreed with the US the terms on which it will allow that country’s authorities access to the banking details of EU citizens. The agreement must be approved by the European Parliament and Council before coming into force. […] Chris Pounder, director of Amberhawk Training and formerly of Pinsent Masons, the law…
Google Wi-Fi Data Collection Discussed by 30 Attorneys General
Karen Freifeld and Joel Rosenblatt report: Google Inc.’s collection of data via Wi-Fi networks was the subject of a conference call among law enforcement officials from 30 U.S. states, according to Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. “We’re looking to establish where, when, why, for how long and for what purpose there was this collection of…
Open Letter to Facebook: More Privacy Improvements Needed
From the EFF press release: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the ACLU of Northern California, and a coalition of privacy groups are urging Facebook to give users true control over their personal data by taking six critical steps to protect members’ information. In an open letter sent to CEO Mark Zuckerberg today, the coalition asks…