from the this-is-bad… dept For many years, we’ve discussed the many challenges faced by countries in trying to recognize that “jurisdiction” on the internet isn’t what they probably think it is. Many countries want to interpret internet jurisdiction as “if it’s accessible here via the internet, it’s covered by our laws.” But it doesn’t take…
Category: Non-U.S.
In China, controversial BBS post by police
A police officer in Henan Province has sparked controversy by posting information about a wanted suspect on a BBS forum yesterday. The officer asked the online community to provide clues on the suspect’s whereabouts. He even included a picture of the suspect that was taken from a bank surveillance video. Zhao Guanyang, the officer who…
Summary of findings and Facebook’s response
Facebook has responded to the report of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on complaints it received about Facebook. The Commissioner’s report summarizes their findings this way: Allegations Not Well-Founded 379. With regard to New Uses of Personal Information, Collection of Personal Information from Sources Other than Facebook, Facebook Mobile and Safeguards, and Deception and Misrepresentation,…
Greece to allow CCTV, DNA database
Greece’s parliament has approved measures allowing police to use surveillance camera footage and create a DNA database, angering opposition parties that say the new powers will trample on people’s privacy. The measures by the conservative government follow massive riots in December and a surge in bombings and shooting attacks by domestic militant groups. Read more…