A BBC journalist suspects that Police Scotland snooped on him without judicial approval to try and find his sources while he was investigating the force.
Eamon O’Connor has claimed that a “very dependable source” believes he was targeted by the force’s Counter Corruption Unit.
The revelation comes after the Sunday Herald quoted an inside source as saying that Police Scotland was one of two forces to have accessed phone records, under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), to find journalistic sources without judicial approval since the law was changed in March to prevent this.
Month: August 2015
Jon Stewart on Bernie Sanders – Imgur
The thing is, for the rest of the civilized world, Bernie Sanders is a well thought-out decent guy. He only seems crazy compared to “normal” in America.
A Crucial Realization About Journalism is Learned by Being its Subject
Don’t simply trust claims made in authoritative media tones — even if, perhaps especially if, journalists work for the most influential media outlets — unless they point to evidence that confirms or at least suggests their truth.
Source: A Crucial Realization About Journalism is Learned by Being its Subject
Donald Trump Says He Can Buy Politicians, None of His Rivals Disagree
Trump was illustrating the key problem with the current campaign finance system: It has essentially legalized bribery.
Source: Donald Trump Says He Can Buy Politicians, None of His Rivals Disagree
Going Bankrupt Like Trump Did Is for High Rollers, Not Homeowners
If ordinary Americans in this country were allowed to do the same thing Trump’s companies did, the country would be in markedly better shape economically, with a far stronger post-recession recovery.
Source: Going Bankrupt Like Trump Did Is for High Rollers, Not Homeowners
News Corp. Makes Copyright Claim Over News Corp’s Live Video Stream Of The GOP Debate | Techdirt
In short, Fox News issued a copyright takedown to YouTube over Sky News’ streaming the debate. While that might sound perfectly reasonable, it seems worth pointing out that both Fox News and Sky News are owned by the same company: News Corp.. Yes, News Corp. effectively DMCA’d itself. Because that’s how copyright works.
Source: News Corp. Makes Copyright Claim Over News Corp’s Live Video Stream Of The GOP Debate | Techdirt
Universal Music’s Anti-Piracy Ads Even Crazier Than You Can Imagine | Techdirt
Government Seizes Vehicles Worth $1 Million; Brings No Charges, Keeps The Cars | Techdirt
Global spy system ECHELON confirmed at last – by leaked Snowden files • The Register
Origins of automated surveillance
Source: Global spy system ECHELON confirmed at last – by leaked Snowden files • The Register
US spied on Japanese PM Abe, Mitsubishi, and so much more • The Register
WikiLeaks exposes blanket snooping on Asian powerhouse
Source: US spied on Japanese PM Abe, Mitsubishi, and so much more • The Register