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Government response to PHORM e'petiton

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Old 19-05-09, 05:22 PM
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Government response to PHORM e'petiton

Looks like another 'duck public concern' response to me.. E'petition
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Re: Government response to PHORM e'petiton

"It is nothing to do with us":

Downing Street on Phorm: 'Meh' ? The Register
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Re: Government response to PHORM e'petiton

Just makes me wonder... With all their pathetic rules, regulations and indefinative responses - Does this now mean that the UK government will actually endorse spyware?
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Re: Government response to PHORM e'petiton

Looks like it. Why am I not surprised about it being the ICO's remit?

They ain't bothered. Looks like we will have to leave it to the EU to sort.
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Re: Government response to PHORM e'petiton

I never thought I'd say it but...thank goodness we are in the EU.
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Re: Government response to PHORM e'petiton

the EU is useful for some things but still Useless in general
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