What do you think about communications data collection and storage?

[David Hansen]

On 27 Apr 2009 at 11:37, Watkin Simon wrote:

> http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/communications-data-consultat
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Is one allowed to give a one-word answer to the question, "What do you 
think about communications data collection and storage?"

"Doing nothing is not an option - Home Secretary"

I quite agree. We should start dismantling the databse state now. 
However, I doubt if my opinions are wanted or will be listened to.


I did like the short letter in the Guardian today.

"While living in the German Democratic Republic in the early 70s, I was 
approached by the Stasi urging me to supply them with information 
because my boyfriend was a British scientist. Reading your story of the 
approach by the police to the eco activist (Police: we have network of 
informers among protesters, 25 April), I was struck by how eerily 
reminiscent this was. Of course, under socialism there was no financial 
inducement. I solved my problem then by leaving for England."

<http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/apr/28/letters-guardian>

And the Home Secretary wants communications data retained to make it 
easier for Zanu Labour's version of the Stasi.






-- 
  David Hansen, Edinburgh 
 I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents 
me   
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