RIP FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS?

Ian G Batten I.G.Batten at ftel.co.uk
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:21:59 GMT


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> The Government also stands accused of acting unilaterally and that the Bi=
ll
> will drive e-business elsewhere.  We are certainly ahead of the game as
> regards updating our laws for the digital age.  And we make no apologies =
for
> that.  But the Government has no intention of imposing unreasonable burde=
ns
> on industry.  Our aim is to make the UK the best and the safest place in =
the
> world to do e-commerce.  We know that business too wants a secure
> environment in which to operate.  The Bill will help us achieve that.=20

Nothing to do with the content.  But is it just me that finds it amazing
that educated and intelligent people can write such ugly prose.  And
then display it in public?  Have they never heard of commas?

> This email and any files transmitted with it are private and intended=20
> solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed=
.=20

Yes, that's a appropriate disclaimer on stuff to a mailing list, which
demonstrates the Home Office's understanding and appreciation of the
legal issues surrounding electronic communications.

ian

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