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Posts Tagged ‘privacy’

Earl Spencer denied press ban on divorce hearing

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 here

Tyranny’s shield

June 17th, 2009

nightjackThe ruling against blogger NightJack suggests that anonymous speech is bad for society, says David Banisar
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Eady rules against police blogger

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. Read more here

Tor

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.

Center for Democracy and Technology

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.

Privacy laws are just image control for celebs

April 29th, 2009

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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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Private lives

November 7th, 2008

Privacy cases in the UK continue to pose a significant challenge to press freedom, says Gavin Millar
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Sienna Miller sues paparazzi

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. Read more here

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