Surveillance issues are becoming more of a hot topic in Canada these days. Today, CBC News reports there have been at least 267 cases between 2000 and 2008 where major police forces across the country used warrantless wiretaps. Apart from the story, it’s interesting to read the comments on the story as the posters are…
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Spy society: astonishing amount of personal data
Have you ever been tempted to try to find out what information about you is out there in databases? Matt Roper did just that, and sent out requests under the UK’s Data Protection Act to 46 organizations, requesting copies of all of his information. What he got back was a 2-foot high pile of records…
Scots seek end to £1bn ID card plans
The Scottish Government have demanded an end to the identity card scheme. They have urged newly-appointed Home Secretary Alan Johnson to cancel the £1.1billion UK-wide project. Holyrood Community Safety Minister Fergus Ewing said: “Given the current financial climate, I believe the UK Government should have better uses for the vast sums of money being spent…
Congress delays debate on gay ban
Congress seems intent on delaying any debate on repealing the military’s ban on open service by gays until next year. As the House passed its version of the 2010 defense authorization bill, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee talked about having hearings later this year on the possible repeal of the so-called “don’t…