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PAYG mobiles to join government database?
Reports suggest those buying PAYG mobiles will be forced to provide ID, but the Home Office couldn’t be forced to confirm or deny whether that is...
Government to spy on email using £12bn database
A huge database would store billions of pieces of communication in order to fight against terrorism, but how will it stay secure?
Government wants to store all text, email and browsing data
The information will be used by police for crime fighting, but also other government bodies such as health authorities and the Post Office.
Government defends - and criticises - comms database plans
Jacqui Smith stresses that a database of communications intercepts will not contain content from emails and phone calls, as a government minister...
CCTV will now ‘hear’, as well as see
CCTV cameras will be able to detect telling noises, such as breaking glass.
Most schools use CCTV to watch students
A survey of teachers has shown most schools use surveillance cameras to improve security and monitor students.
Court: UK web, call taps breach human rights
The European Court of Human Rights has found that the UK government’s surveillance laws concerning calls and the internet are “not in...
Government must minimise data collection
A Home Affairs report has called on the government to guard against a "surveillance society".
Criminals steal police mobile phone data server
Mobile phone surveillance company has server stolen from Kent office.
Manchester upgrades CCTV network
The city council confirms faith in CCTV with order to upgrade analogue surveillance technology in line with network IP migrations plans.
CCTV runs risk of data protection breach
Code of practice consultation sparks debate whether use of surveillance cameras could create breaches of privacy and data laws.
ICO welcomes call to prevent 'surveillance society'
Committee report which appeals to the government to minimise data and prevent snooping is endorsed by the Information Commissioner.
Boeing successfully tests giant border alarm tower
Integrator for massive US government patrol program says surveillance gear passing all tests
Cisco purchases surveillance specialist BroadWare
Networking equipment giant appears to be running an active acquisition queue<br/>
Protect people's privacy, says Information Commissioner
UK needs privacy assessments and stronger audit abilities in wake of growth of UK surveillance society.
EU looks to technology to protect privacy
Bloc to examine use of privacy enhancing technologies to battle identity theft and surveillance, the commission has said.
Surveillance society must be managed
Royal Academy of Engineering releases report warning against potential misuses of CCTV, identity cards and databases.<br/>
UK a surveillance society, says survey
Study by Liberty shows half of Britons believe they live in a surveillance society, with the government holding too much information about...