Wow. When I started reading this article, I wondered what third world country the news was from. Then I discovered it’s from the UK. Double wow. New legislation will give teachers “unprecedented” powers to search pupils that will exceed those of the police. The Coalition’s Education Bill, published last week, will dramatically extend teachers’ search…
Category: Youth & Schools
UK: 80% of people concerned about their personal details online
On Data Privacy Day, it shouldn’t be news to anyone that people are concerned about their privacy. The Information Commissioner’s Office issued a press release indicating that more and more people are becoming concerned: A survey has revealed that 80% of people are concerned about protecting their personal information online, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)…
UK: Schools’ secret reports on how parents look as they build database to fight truancy: Education chiefs keep database on hair, height and build
James Slack reports: Town hall bosses are compiling secret ‘Big Brother’ databases on the appearance of schoolchildren’s parents. Education officials say they are keeping the sensitive information in case they ever want to identify a parent for legal action. Forms are being given to staff asking them to comment on height, hair, and build, which…
St Kilda reaches deal over photos with schoolgirl
AAP reports that the football team has reached a settlement with the teenage girl who had posted nude photos of players on the Internet. A statement was posted to the team’s web site today. From AAP coverage: The teenage girl who posted naked photos of St Kilda AFL players online has reached a settlement with the…