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2003 Big Brother Awards

Posted by timothy on from the good-year-for-the-war-buffs dept.

MacRonin writes "Privacy International today announced the winners of the 2003 Big Brother Awards. One of the judges, estimable Dr Ian Brown of the Foundation for Information Policy Research (FIPR), writes: "It was alternatively amusing and depressing to be one of the judges for these awards. RIP and data retention played a large part in our deliberations..." ... Read more at The Register (UK) - 2003 Big Brother Awards: The Winners. and Political News from Wired News - Blair Tagged as Privacy Threat."

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  1. Not all "Big Brothers of the Year" are Bad Guys... by sssmashy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

    Meet the 2002 National Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year

    Richard Gandarillas and Devin Little Brother Devin is determined that his match with Big Brother of the Year Richard Gandarillas will be the longest one ever in the history of Big Brothers / Big Sisters of America.

    "He is a Big Brother you can talk to. We have a lot of fun together, and he also helps me with my problems," says Devin. "He talks to me about things that can help me now and in the future."

    Big Brother Richard calls their friendship "outstanding." "Devin is a bright, charismatic, 11-year-old who enjoys any challenge," he says. "He is blessed with the spirit of youth and the passion to learn, which I am eager to share. He is a great kid, and I expect someday will be a great man."

    According to Richard, "The high point of my relationship with Devin can't be summed into one event. I recall the first time Devin trusted me enough to open his communication. Today, we can't wait to have conversations and share our thoughts. In our years together, we've taught each other a great deal."

    In addition to his relationship with Devin, Richard is involved with Greater Columbus' BBBS in Schools program and has three school-based Littles. He has also been instrumental in developing the agency's first bilingual program for Hispanic students.

    Before moving to the Columbus area and being matched with Devin, Richard had a Little through the Lynchburg, Virginia affiliate. "Big Brothers Big Sisters came into my life when the time was right for me to become involved," he says.