Home Office data grab

[Wendy M. Grossman]

David Hansen wrote:
> 
> "The database would also include details of how long individuals spend 
> on the internet."
> 

I've been trying to figure out how they would calculate this, given 
broadband.

> 
> The end of the article contains the sort of bullshit one would expect 
> from the Home Office.
> 
> "A Home Office spokesman said retaining communications information was 
> essential for protecting national security."
> 
> Nonsense.

Especially since in a century or two of postal systems they never made 
any effort to collect address data for all mail. (Quick! ban the Pos


> "He also emphasised powers to hold information were subject to strict 
> safeguards."

I believe new research shows that if you TELL data not to leak, it will 
stay exactly where you put it.

wg