http://www.itskeptic.org/node/559 Comments for "Big Uncle: ceding privacy for security in our daily lives" en http://www.itskeptic.org/node/559#comment-8386 <blockquote><p>RIM issued a statement saying it will comply with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, "and co-operate fully with the Home Office and UK police forces" [to track down rioters using Blackberries to coordinate attacks] RIPA is a much-criticised piece of legislation that allows for the surveillance and investigation of communications data and user accounts if the Home Secretary (or a senior police officer, depending on the data required) deems it necessary for crime fighting purposes. It's often been slated as a snooper's charter. But I think even hardened privacy advocates might, this time, be happy to see it harnessed to bring the violent looters who have sullied London to heel.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2011/08/as-a-species-we-are.html" target="_blank">New Scientist</a> (not noted for its right-wing views)</p> <p>Wanna have a bet on how many of those Blackberries turn out to be stolen?</p> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:56:45 +0000 skeptic comment 8386 at http://www.itskeptic.org