As a rule I try not to 'do' predictions or resolutions at New Year. But I thought I'd flag how the UK Government plans to not only resurrect it's data intercept modernisation programme, but to outsource it as well, according to the story in today's Guardian.
Personally, I find the route down which our digital rights are being taken in the UK extremely worrying especially given the much more progressive and sustainable direction being taken in the US by Obama's incoming administration.
On the cards for 2009 we have the revised plan for the data intercept modernisation programme (being driven by the security and intelligence agencies), Lord Carter's Digital Britain initiative (any info anyone?) and plans to take a tougher approach on copyright/file-sharing.
Ironically, the latter two also present major opportunities to kick-start the UK economy if handled correctly. But let's wait and see shall we…
Happy New Year to all and here's to a prosperous 2009!
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Simon, I am with you all the way. This is an issue that deserves more attention especially from the communications industries.