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Originally Posted by Sue Miller
Dear Cable Forum,
Since I spoke in the Lords about data protection, I have learnt more about the gaps in the regulations covering organisations such as Phorm and their webwise system. I agree that there are serious questions to be answered about information interception through ISPs and its implications for web users and website owners.
I am grateful to several forum members for contributing to my understanding of the next steps that can be taken in legislation.
Data protection and privacy are increasingly under threat in this country, partly because the internet is awash with people’s personal information. The general public has, like me, a pretty basic understanding of the technology, so it has been especially useful to have such a lively correspondence following the debate. Thank you for working hard to bring to light the issues involved in this case. While the Lords may not seem to you to be a natural place to debate questions of online data security, I assure you that the Liberal Democrats in both Houses will work hard to ensure the better regulation of data protection both off- and on-line.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson
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Thank you for taking your time to post this. And thank you for indicating that you, the Liberal Democrats, are taking onboard our serious concerns.
You should be congratulated on your approach, and I am more confident now that our voices are being heard.
Oh and hey - welcome to the debate
