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Same old tripe from the Government
Minister of State Michael Wills in the Guardian: A new dialogue on data We need a rational, respectful discourse if we are to properly consider the benefits and flaws of using databases. … … more →
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Same old tripe from the Government
ukliberty wrote 2 days ago: Minister of State Michael Wills in the Guardian: A new dialogue on data We need a rational, respectf … more →
Ignorance or mendacity?
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ukliberty wrote 3 days ago: (hat-tip Andrew Watson) Today the Government published its response to the report commissioned by th … more →
£5bn for proof of age card = money well spent?
ukliberty wrote 1 week ago: The Guardian: The home secretary, Alan Johnson, showed off his [identity card] as he travelled to Br … more →
DNA Database
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ukliberty wrote 1 week ago: from the 19th november. How convenient: Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) To ask Her Maje … more →
Nothing to hide, nothing to fear - right?
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ukliberty wrote 2 weeks ago: The Register: The UK government has turned down an opposition request to explain why it has refused … more →
Human Genetics Commission criticises National DNA Database
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ukliberty wrote 2 weeks ago: The Register: The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) is the Government’s group of independent advisers … more →
Intercept Modernisation Programme delayed until after next election
ukliberty wrote 1 month ago: The Independent (and other outlets): Plans to store information about every phone call, email and in … more →
Home Affairs Committee - oral evidence on Home Office response to terrorism
ukliberty wrote 1 month ago: Some interesting evidence here, particularly from Sir Ken MacDonald QC, former Director of Public Pr … more →
Thought for the day
ukliberty wrote 1 month ago: 1. A professor claims that Activity A is less risky than Activity B. 2. Some people assert that th … more →
Government on drugs!
ukliberty wrote 1 month ago: Sort-of-independent body What is the ACMD? The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is an … more →
Carter-Ruck = FAIL
ukliberty wrote 1 month ago: Streisand Effect FTW. Law firm and hired bullies Carter-Ruck unwittingly* provoked teh Interwebs whe … more →
Sorry Henry but this is what shielding is for
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ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: Henry Porter in the Guardian: .. If someone can without much trouble lift this data, does it not fol … more →
Man watches Ocean's 13... twice
ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: Call for resignation. Alix Mortimer makes a more sober comment: … And why, you might ask, am I … more →
Regrets, they've had a few
ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: Michael Wills in the Times: Basic principles for protecting the use of data are that it should be pr … more →
Very good!
ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: inJustice Minister Michael Wills in the Times: Regrettably neither private nor public sector always … more →
Green Paper on Rights and Responsibilities launched
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ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: Finally. How exciting. Ministry of inJustice: Published on: 23 March 2009 A Green Paper on constitu … more →
Anderson vs Wills
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ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: Professor Ross Anderson: Database State is a report we’ve [the FIPR] written for the Joseph Rowntree … more →
I've done nothing wrong
ukliberty wrote 8 months ago: says Tony McNulty MP, for claiming £60,000 since 2001 toward the cost of a second home while on Parl … more →
Papiere bitte
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ukliberty wrote 9 months ago: The Telegraph: The travel plans and personal details of every holidaymaker, business traveller and d … more →
