Posted March 3rd, 2010
German court rejects police data snooping store: “
Leaves Euro spooks in limbo
Germany’s High Court has told police and secret services that they must stop storing email and telephone data and delete information already collected.…
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(Via The Register – Public Sector.)

Posted November 25th, 2009
Police arrest people just to create DNA records, claims ex-officer: “Police are arresting people purely for the purpose of ensuring that their DNA is sampled and recorded on the police’s national database, a report by Government advisory body the Human Genetics Commission (HGC) has said.”
(Via OUT-LAW News.)

Posted November 20th, 2009
ISPs and public believe Government data safeguards inadequate: “The internet access industry and members of the public have rejected the Government’s plans to retain details of citizens’ internet access, saying that safeguards for internet users’ privacy were inadequate.”
(Via OUT-LAW News.)

Posted November 18th, 2009
Facebook adopts new privacy policy: (CNET)
Facebook has decided to adopt a revised privacy policy designed to be more accessible and easier to understand. The site also plans to add visual resources designed to make the document more accessible, such as a glossary of important terms and informational ‘learn more’ videos. Facebook expects to post the revision in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish soon. See company blog.
(Via QuickLinks Update.)

Posted November 16th, 2009
ICO chastises NHS over data losses: “
A very leaky vessel indeed
NHS organisations were responsible for 30 per cent of the security breaches reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office over the last two years.…
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(Via The Register – Public Sector.)
