Re: [News] [SOT] British Government Embraces Microsoft Mentality, Will Permit Spyware
Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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Phorm conforms, says UK government
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| IN RESPONSE TO complaints of 'intrusion' from critics, the government has
| confirmed that new ad system conPhorms to EU data laws.
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| The controversy over the ad-serving system known more commonly as Phorm,
| began after exposure that the system had been tested by BT without the
| consent of users – thus intruding on their privacy.
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| Although the gov has said that this system conforms to EU standards – it has
| been made clear that any further deployment of the system must be done with
| consent only, giving those who wish to the choice to opt out.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/16/uk-government-responds-ad-critics
This government never ceases to amaze me with its total fuckwittery and
love of big brother surveillance. The sooner we have an election the better.
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