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Ministers ‘using fear of terror’
Ministers 'using fear of terror': “A former head of MI5 has accused the government of exploiting the fear of terrorism and trying to bring in laws that restrict civil liberties.”
How to remove your DNA records from police databases
A European Court has decided that the retention of the DNA of innocent people is illegal, so what do you have to do to have your information deleted? The Register has all the information you need on how to remove your DNA records from police databases.
Net firms in music pirates deal
The BBC reports that “BT, Virgin, Orange, Tiscali, BSkyB and Carphone Warehouse have all signed up” with the music industry to tackle piracy online. “The Motion Picture Association of America has also signed up.” What’s the next headline going to be? BT to listen in on all phone calls to identify crimes? Electricity companies told [...]