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Communications Data Bill: Now the Anti-Terrorism Reviewer as WELL as the Information Commissioner says it is dangerous

by Matt Wardman / 16 Oct 2008

This morning the Independent has the story that the "Communications Data Bill" (= "your life in their computer, automatically" has been condemned by Lord Carlile, the Reviewer of Anti-Terrorist Laws: Early plans to create a giant "Big Brother" database holding information about every phone call, email and internet visit made in the UK were last night condemned by the Government's own terrorism watchdog.

The Season to examine Ministerial Statements for Smuggled Proposals

by Matt Wardman / 18 Jul 2008

Parliament closes this week until after the Party Conferences, and reopens in October.

Community or Network? Campaigning Coalitions of Bloggers

by Matt Wardman / 01 Jul 2008

In order for bloggers to build a campaign, it is necessary to build a group that has a particular aim, and - critically - understands what that aim is and is agreed that this is so.

Cyberactivism 101 - Campaigning Coalitions of Bloggers

by Matt Wardman / 24 Jul 2008

This is the Third Article in the Campaigning Coalitions of Bloggers" series (one, two).

A Political Metaphor for Guido Fawkes to Die For

by Matt Wardman / 16 Jul 2008

Since the debate about Expenses for Members of Parliament is this afternoon, I thought I'd mention a metaphor that is unlikely to be repeated in my lifetime.