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Virginia is for Longer Data Retention

Anne Broache writes on C|Net News:

All Internet service providers should keep their subscribers' data for lengthier time periods in order to aid police prowling for criminals online, a task force organized by the Virginia state attorney general recommended this week.

Echoing similar calls from U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller earlier this year, the latest suggestions arrived in a 103-page report drawn up by Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell and his 6-month-old Youth Internet Safety Task Force.

posted by Fergie @ 12/21/2006 01:48:00 PM