Internet records to be stored for a year
Details of every email sent and website visited by people in Britain are to be stored for use by the state from tomorrow as part of what campaigners claim is a massive assault on privacy.
A European Union directive, which Britain was instrumental in devising, comes into force which will require all internet service providers to retain information on email traffic, visits to web sites and telephone calls made over the internet, for 12 months.
Police and the security services will be able to access the information to combat crime and terrorism.
Hundreds of public bodies and quangos, including local councils, will also be able to access the data to investigate flytipping and other less serious crimes...
Read more @ The Telegraph
Read more @ BBC News
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
:shock: :shock: :shock:
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
I had expected a bigger response on this topic. :s I have changed the title to be more sensationalist.
From the BBC link:
Our tax dollars being wisely spent...
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Its good to keep records.
Why are you guys shocked?
Its only for our own good.
No I don't really think it's for our own good, it is violation and that's it basically. And it is very shocking indeed.
No need for ID cards really now is there... I think the government is just trying to achieve the same thing just via different methods.
It was sort of expected though, just as when mobile phones first became very popular and all our calls being traced etc. And I doubt this is completely brand new, it's just being made public knowledge now.
The technology and concept itself is a good thing and a sign of the times, but it's dangerous when there is little trust in the government and the police, and when their so called 'intelligence' in the past has been just oh so crap.
It is IMO very scary stuff, especially when 'fighting terrorism' is the reason behind it. I think we have good reason to be apprehensive. One might argue that if you have nothing to hide then there is nothing to worry about, but I disagree, innocent stuff may be twisted.
Violation?
What of?
Privacy.
Thing is this will not be just used for "terrorism" related stuff - the info will be available to local councils via the RIPA regulations which were introduced to counter terrorism.
Problem is the councils have been using these powers a lot (I remember a figure of 10,000 times over I think the past couple of years) for things like flytipping, overfilling bins and also to see if parents were applying for places in better/different schools for their children!
Just imagine a local election where the current incumbents need some dirt to smear over their rivals. They will have an open book of information to use.
Not only is this a bad thing, things like RIPA and maybe even 28/42 day detention (what is it at now?) need to go.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
big deal
What do you mean?
Do you engage in some very unsavory things on the internet?
God !!
I hope your mum and dad dont see it.
Omrow, why are you always insinuating things?
Its more than having something to hide. There are simply things you do not wish to be public knowledge.
Otherwise people could go around with their sort code and account numbers tattooed on their foreheads. Wanna set a new precedent by being the first one?
I am also sure that there is an islamic principle that opening another person's letter/correspondence without permission is just like having that persons permission to fo to hell... Have historically (all and ever) Muslims had something to hide?
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
So is this a trial?
Will they be letting us know what they've achieved by keeping this information for a year- after the year is over?
Nope. Its not a trial and chances are they will not be giving you a dossier of yourself after a year.
Add to this the proposals to monitor activities and holidays abroad of all UK residents it all adds up to a very spied upon state.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Okay.
Oh my gosh, that is just so shocking.
This kind of info should only become available if someone is in the first place due to other evidence under suspicion or on trial. Not it just be available about everyone to anyone whenever they're bored and have nothing better to do.
This is just so silly, sneaky and biased.
And although it won't ever be just used for terrorism related stuff, that basis makes us primary targets of it.
I don't mind if they do, there's nothing unsavoury to see. Just don't think my business has got anything to do with anybody else.
You don't seem to be too worried though, alhamdulillah I guess.
:o!
Maybe everyone on here will be arrested
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
That would be a joke!
Apparently this data storgae won't include email content, just details of dates and who to/from etc.
Hhmm what next, Royal Mail opening our post before delivering it.
:O They can't do that! I like opening envelopes- start at the corner and opennnn! It doesn't matter what's inside.
Read more @ TimesOnline
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
I think we should make a new thread and hello message from all of us to the people who are snooping on what we write on here.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.