Julie Bolcer reports: A Ugandan judge ruled Monday that media companies cannot out gay people in the African country, citing the constitutional right to privacy in a decision that could help activists fighting the proposed bill that would impose the death penalty for homosexuality. According to Agence France-Presse, the judge issued a permanent injunction against…
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Privacy year in review (2010): Canadian Legislation
Just a pointer: David Fraser provides a recap of major privacy legislation developments in Canada in 2010 on the Canadian Privacy Law Blog.
UK: Breadalbane Academy ID card causes data protection concern
Kirsten Johnson reports from Scotland: A concerned mother has spoken out against plans to force Breadalbane Academy pupils to carry identity cards. Madelaine Thorley is concerned young people might be denied access to the new community campus if they do not carry a National Entitlement/Young Scot card. Parents were told the system was put in…
Turkish judges cannot have privacy, says minister
The Justice Ministry is secretly collecting information about the personal habits of candidate judges and prosecutors, a top official has admitted in response to a question by a parliamentary deputy from the main opposition. Keeping such records is in line with Turkish law, Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin said, according to a Sunday report in daily…