Could new government database compromise journalists’ sources?
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by
Dominic Ponsford
on 20 May 2008
at 09:10
Tags: Broadcast, Journalism, Law, Magazines, National Newspapers, New Media, Regional Newspapers
In a development which could have worrying implications for the confidentiality of journalists’ sources a government database is proposed which would record details of all UK phone calls, emails and use of the internet, The Times reports.
The paper says that the proposals could be in November’s Queen’s Speech.
Tags: Broadcast, Journalism, Law, Magazines, National Newspapers, New Media, Regional Newspapers
