ISP data retention - New Big Brother?
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Congress pushes (again) for ISP data retention[^] By ordering ISPs to retain data and simultaneously holding them to heightened security requirements for that data, the Congress is taking steps towards ensuring that consumers suffer more harm, not less. Since a break-in is inevitable, no matter how strong the locks are, having more data around only increases the number of people whose sensitive information is vulnerable to exploitation. Plus, even if consumers fall into the lucky group whose data isn't ever compromised, they will still have to shoulder the costs of the ISPs' compliance with the new regulations.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16) :badger: -
Congress pushes (again) for ISP data retention[^] By ordering ISPs to retain data and simultaneously holding them to heightened security requirements for that data, the Congress is taking steps towards ensuring that consumers suffer more harm, not less. Since a break-in is inevitable, no matter how strong the locks are, having more data around only increases the number of people whose sensitive information is vulnerable to exploitation. Plus, even if consumers fall into the lucky group whose data isn't ever compromised, they will still have to shoulder the costs of the ISPs' compliance with the new regulations.
Engaged in learning of English grammar ;)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16) :badger:I'm no so concerned about the privacy issues--if anyone looks at my network traffic, they'll be mostly bored and possibly offended, but not much more--as I am with the massive overall costs of storing this data and the liability ISPs will face when they lose data which will happen. It's all the more annoying knowing how useless the vast majority of this data could be to anyone. Our politicians are living in a fantasy world where they think that the things people do in movies can actually be done in real life. For example, they probably really think you can take a video image and make it infinitely sharper. (Of course, remember that this is a group of people that pretty much think simply passing laws will actually stop bad guys from doing stuff.)
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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I'm no so concerned about the privacy issues--if anyone looks at my network traffic, they'll be mostly bored and possibly offended, but not much more--as I am with the massive overall costs of storing this data and the liability ISPs will face when they lose data which will happen. It's all the more annoying knowing how useless the vast majority of this data could be to anyone. Our politicians are living in a fantasy world where they think that the things people do in movies can actually be done in real life. For example, they probably really think you can take a video image and make it infinitely sharper. (Of course, remember that this is a group of people that pretty much think simply passing laws will actually stop bad guys from doing stuff.)
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
Joe Woodbury wrote:
I am with the massive overall costs of storing this data and the liability ISPs will face when they lose data which will happen.
Cost what will be charged from us. :sigh:
Joe Woodbury wrote:
It's all the more annoying knowing how useless the vast majority of this data could be to anyone.
I agree! If they monitor my traffic, they will store dozens of gigabytes of the same page: codeproject.com/lounge.asp[^] :laugh:
Engaged in learning of English grammar ;)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16) :badger: -
Congress pushes (again) for ISP data retention[^] By ordering ISPs to retain data and simultaneously holding them to heightened security requirements for that data, the Congress is taking steps towards ensuring that consumers suffer more harm, not less. Since a break-in is inevitable, no matter how strong the locks are, having more data around only increases the number of people whose sensitive information is vulnerable to exploitation. Plus, even if consumers fall into the lucky group whose data isn't ever compromised, they will still have to shoulder the costs of the ISPs' compliance with the new regulations.
Engaged in learning of English grammar ;)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16) :badger:I do not like that at all. Its none of their business what I do online. I don't want strangers knowing what my internet habits are. They would also be monitoring my IM conversations, pics, audio, video, passwords and so on. This must be prevented from happening.:mad:
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I do not like that at all. Its none of their business what I do online. I don't want strangers knowing what my internet habits are. They would also be monitoring my IM conversations, pics, audio, video, passwords and so on. This must be prevented from happening.:mad:
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I'm no so concerned about the privacy issues--if anyone looks at my network traffic, they'll be mostly bored and possibly offended, but not much more--as I am with the massive overall costs of storing this data and the liability ISPs will face when they lose data which will happen. It's all the more annoying knowing how useless the vast majority of this data could be to anyone. Our politicians are living in a fantasy world where they think that the things people do in movies can actually be done in real life. For example, they probably really think you can take a video image and make it infinitely sharper. (Of course, remember that this is a group of people that pretty much think simply passing laws will actually stop bad guys from doing stuff.)
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
Joe Woodbury wrote:
Our politicians are living in a fantasy world where they think that the things people do in movies can actually be done in real life. For example, they probably really think you can take a video image and make it infinitely sharper.
I like how they can figure out passwords one digit at a time like they're playing a game of Mastermind