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Confused about government plans for a huge communications database?

Guy Aitchison (London, OK): Don't worry, here's Jacqui Smith to explain everything:

    if we face a situation as a government where both
technology and our use of technology means that some of the most important capability that law enforcement uses at the moment is likely to be eroded, then we have to consider what is the most appropriate way to deal with that technologically (number one) and what are the appropriate legal safeguards to put around the way in which we deal with that in the future to safeguard that capability      

Clearer now? Good. Now stop worrying. We are safe in their hands.(via the No2ID email). 

Update: No2ID have the Home Secretary's fingerprints.

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Guy Aitchison

Guy Aitchison is a Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at Loughborough University. He is a political theorist with interests in human rights, political resistance and migration. You can follow him @GuyAitchison.

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