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Australian Gov't Seeks To Record Citizens' Web Histories
An anonymous reader writes "If you thought the Australian Government's Internet filter project was bad, think again. They have a new project — they are examining a policy that would require all Internet service providers to log users' web browsing history and email data such as who all emails were sent to and from. And that's just the start. Telephone calls, mobile phone calls, even Internet telephony. It's all in there. Looks like 1984 was a pretty prophetic book." Several readers also point to ZDNet's coverage.
Encrypt ... yeah sure, next step gov. declare encryption illegal and the penalty for using it is just 1000 dollars fine.
Gov. can even make it automatic (no need for human intervention) to send you a fine.
You do not pay... well, your house is sold to pay the fine... you complain loudly, just get locket up... easy..
What are you left with now ? You are naked in front of a HUGE power, remember Gov. has HUGE power, nowdays even more.
So, STOP advocating encryption, it does NOT solve anything !!!
Aim at the issue, say it clearly !!
It is ORWELL to record/log everything and this is WRONG.
This is creepy, wierd and I am being forced to read it as a class assignment! I think it is gross and repulsive. ewwwwww!!We’re all waiting for your next article of course. Cheap Online Whole T-shirts