ISP snooping plans take backseat

backfire....: An unintended consequence of the proposed ISP data retention is that Government internet use will be accessable to hackers...and thus will severely backfire on US intelligence and law enforcement use of the internet.

The current status quo where the ISP doesn't retain data long enough to endanger the user's privacy and identity helps the government in covert investigations.

The proposed legislation cuts both ways.; Posted by: cburgess Posted on: 05/23/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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I want to laugh Shelendrea | 05/18/06

Proud to be an American Repeal | 05/18/06

Ahhhhh, gotta love these criminals! Spicoli the Cannoli | 05/18/06

Whereas here... JDThompson | 05/19/06

Hurry up. systemcleaner | 05/19/06

Irrelevant detractor. systemcleaner | 05/19/06

Not yet. Next step. systemcleaner | 05/19/06

Already Snooping Ole Man | 05/19/06

True Psyjack | 05/23/06

Small break Dr_Zinj | 05/23/06

backfire.... cburgess | 05/23/06

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