Posts Tagged ‘privacy’
June 24th, 2009
A High Court judge has ruled the media should not be banned from reporting the proceedings of Earl Spencer’s divorce hearing.
The Earl and his former wife Caroline wanted a blanket ban on publicity, but Mr Justice Munby would not agree. Read more
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June 17th, 2009
The ruling against blogger NightJack suggests that anonymous speech is bad for society, says David Banisar
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June 16th, 2009
The Times newspaper will be allowed to identify Owell prize-winning police blogger Night Jack, after Mr Justice Eady ruled that it was not in the public interest that he remain anonymous.
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May 20th, 2009
Tor is free software and an open network that helps defend against a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security known as traffic analysis.
May 20th, 2009
The Center for Democracy and Technology works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies.
April 29th, 2009

Only the powerful benefit from a muzzled media. A free, sometimes scurrilous press is what keeps the spirit of inquiry alive says Sir Ken Macdonald QC
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November 7th, 2008
Privacy cases in the UK continue to pose a significant challenge to press freedom, says Gavin Millar
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October 31st, 2008
Actor Sienna Miller has launched a law suit against the photographic agency Big Pictures (UK) Ltd and its founder, Darryn Lyons. Miller is seeking compensation for harassment and breaches of privacy.
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