Maybe this should be filed under “irony” in light of governmental attempts to increase its own surveillance capabilities, but John Ribeiro reports: The Indian government on Thursday said that it has discovered that private vendors, detective agencies and companies have imported equipment that is capable of illegally monitoring mobile and other communications. In a statement…
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India’s Intelligence Bureau to ISPs: Retain data for 6 months [CORRECTED]
The Intelligence Bureau wants internet service providers, or ISPs, to keep a record of all online activities of customers for a minimum of six months, a move that can add to operational costs for companies and pose privacy concerns. IB, in a communication to the department of telecom, or DoT , has sought that addresses of…
UK: Police demand new powers to stop and search terror suspects
Vikram Dodd reports: Police have asked the government for a new counter-terrorism power to stop and search people without having to suspect them of involvement in crime, the Guardian has learned. […] A previous law allowing counter-terrorism stops without suspicion, section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000, was scrapped this year by the home secretary,…
Ontario privacy watchdog to appeal email ruling
Joseph Brean reports: Ontario’s privacy commissioner is seeking leave to appeal a recent court ruling that says private emails on workplace email systems are not covered by freedom of information laws. In overturning a decision of the commission, the Ontario Divisional Court ruled this month that the purpose of Ontario’s access to information laws is…