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Monday review - the hot 31 stories of the week
Here you go.
All the stories we wrote in the past seven days, in case you missed anything (or just want to read them again).
Monday review - the hot 23 stories of the week
It's weekly summary time.
Here's everything we've written in the last seven days.
Google: Government surveillance of the internet is on the rise
Google has released its semi-annual Transparency Report, saying that it received more than 20,000 requests for user data in the first half of 2012 - a sign of greater government surveillance.
Monday review: the hot 20 stories of the week
Here you go. All the stories we wrote in the past seven days, in case you missed anything (or just want to read them again).
Companies agree to stop spying, taking secret photos on rented home computers
The US Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with a remote monitoring software firm and its customers over what the agency said was flagrant computer spying on customers of the rental stores.
Free speech advocates say UK is too harsh in policing tweets
The UK is one of the world's leaders in tweeting, but academics and free speech advocates warn that the British government's heavy-handed response to tasteless and offensive tweets could have a chilling effect.
Convicted sex offenders must reveal their criminal status on Facebook, says Louisiana law
Starting August 1, convicted child predators and sex offenders in Louisiana not only have to register with the local authorities, such as police and schools, they will also be required to post their criminal status on their Facebook page.
IMP or CCDP? Who cares, it's still storing your data
The Communications Capabilities Development Programme is the British government's attempt at rehashing the opposing Labour party's failed surveillance reforms.
The Interception Modernisation Programme was the subject of much criticism; does this new programme look any better?
Can you be forced by law to decrypt your computer? US v. Fricosu court case rages on
Ramona Fricosu, accused of committing financial fraud, is currently in a court battle fighting to keep her encrypted data private. The prosecution say that if the government fail to demand data decryption, it will harm public interests. This article looks at the arguments for both sides and asks whether this would be possible under UK law.
WikiLeaks delays more secure whistleblower system
WikiLeaks has indefinitely delayed the release of a new system for whistleblowers to remain anonymous while submitting tips, according to reports.
Hackers may face 20 years in jail if seen to threaten US national security
US congress is being lobbied to increase sentences for those who break into government computer networks, meaning that hackers could find themselves facing 20 years behind bars.
Are such sentences the best way to prevent companies being hacked in future?
Should you need approval before posting and tagging a person's photo on Facebook?
A mother loses custody of her child based on evidence of, among other things, Facebook photos showing her drinking. The problem was that she had received mental health advice that she abstain due to her medication regime. To make matters worse, she did not post the pictures or give consent for them to be broadcast for the world to see. Is this fair?
Connect.me sign-up controversy continues - have your say!
Stealth-mode social networking newbies connect.me have stirred up a lot of controversy. Sign up blindly and trust us, they say. We say that's setting a low standard.
What do you think?
Congress looks to ban P2P file-sharing, will companies follow suit?
In the United States Congress yesterday, Representative Edolphus Towns of New York introduced a bill (HR 4098) to ban P2P file-sharing on US government, and government contractor computers. This bill was likely prompted by the reckless loss of sensitive government Read more…
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