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October 19, 2006

More Spying on Americans

FBI Director Robert Mueller is now asking Internet service providers to record and retain records of users' online activities because "terrorists coordinate their plans cloaked in the anonymity of the Internet." Last month Attorney General Alberto Gonzales asked Congress to pass federal legislation requiring private companies to record information about their customers for the FBI. They are also considering asking search engine websites to retain records of individuals' searches. The European Parliament has already approved a similar law that will take effect in 2008.

Posted by Becky at October 19, 2006 09:19 AM