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Title: UK to invest in massive 'spy' database Post by: Alex on August 21, 2008, 05:26:35 AM UK to invest in massive 'spy' database
Something you would have thought would only be part of action movies may be a reality soon in the UK. The government has plans to create a massive database that will store all phone calls, emails, and internet logs of all UK citizens. The information can be stored for as long as 2 years.The database will take time to create, but there are trials and tests set in place with pre-determined people.This is a feasible solution to solving criminal cases, and lowering crime rates, however, many will see it as a very large invasion of privacy. UK Home Office minister, Lord West, noted:"It is a cross-government program, led by the Home Office, to ensure that our capability to lawfully intercept and exploit data when fighting crime and terrorism is not lost."I would like to hear you opinions, Neowin. In an act to ensure safety, is this action taking it too far? View: TechRadar Read full story... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/neowin-main/~3/370016242/uk-to-invest-in-massive-spy-database |