Surveillance

News MP and former home secretary David Blunkett tells Infosecurity 2009 that biometric passports could take the place of ID cards.

News The Home Office no longer wants to store all the data in a single place.

News The Lords have urged restraint in the use of surveillance and data collection powers, calling for more checks and balances in both public and private sectors.

News The police may soon have more power to use hacking techniques to spy on criminals, which has led to many concerned about what they view as breaches of privacy.

News Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said the government will look at ways to balance privacy with protection.

News Reports suggest those buying PAYG mobiles will be forced to provide ID, but the Home Office couldn’t be forced to confirm or deny whether that is indeed the case.

News Jacqui Smith stresses that a database of communications intercepts will not contain content from emails and phone calls, as a government minister slams the plans.

News A huge database would store billions of pieces of communication in order to fight against terrorism, but how will it stay secure?

News A survey of teachers has shown most schools use surveillance cameras to improve security and monitor students.

News The information will be used by police for crime fighting, but also other government bodies such as health authorities and the Post Office.