A news story by Richard Edwards suggests that the UK does not have the kinds of laws we have here in the U.S. about recording telephone conversations without both parties’ knowledge and consent: Companies and public bodies responsible for private telephone systems are allowed to intercept calls for a wide range of purposes but must…
Category: Non-U.S.
UK: Prison guard ‘sold Huntley data’
A prison officer stole secret documents on high-security prisoners – including child killer Ian Huntley – to sell to national newspapers, a court has heard. Paul Capewell, 41, who worked at HMP Frankland in Durham, is accused of smuggling out the information and passing it to his brother John. Newcastle Crown Court heard the thefts…
Coke given zero penalty for SMS campaign
The AAP reports: Coca-Cola says it never intended to spam mobile phone users and will take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has accepted enforceable undertakings from three companies – Vodafone, New Dialogue and Big Mobile – involved in the SMS promotional campaign. Each will pay a…
News of the World cleared of hacking charges
John Leyden of The Register reports: The UK press self-regulation body has dismissed allegations that phone tapping of celebrities was endemic and ongoing at British tabloid the News of the World. The PCC investigation began in July after the Guardian reported how the NotW paid out more than £1m to settle privacy lawsuits from public…