[cooperation-wg] London

Hi everybody, 

Gordon Lennox <gordon.lennox.13 at gmail.com> writes:

> "Lazy WiFi providers offer data-free risks for terrorists and criminals

I didn't expect these "terrorists and criminals" to be that stupid---we
can offer them risks without having to provide them data?  Maybe we can
convince them to get into the social networking and search engine
business instead.

> When somebody supplies a WiFi hotspot, these legal requirements must
> be complied with, such as holding data and logging all URLs
> visited.

As Will pointed out already, this is a rather shameless marketing plug.
Let's just hope that this article drives away more customers than it
actually wins them...

> So how will Wifi access be organised in London?

<sarcasm><!-- In case our friends at the GCHQ don't get it -->
I suggest a checkbox on the registration form:

    Are you a terrorist and criminal? ( )Yes ( )No

People clicking "yes" should then receive a popup stating that

    We are sorry to inform you that due to legal requirements you are
    not permitted to use our free Wifi.  We do however provide a
    separate SSID "terrorists_and_criminals_only" with all the latest
    logging and monitoring features for you.

On second thought, maybe we could integrate this with the "job title"
field.
</sarcasm>

What really drives me mad with this sort of article is the way this kind
of misinformation aimed at the uninitiated masses is used by
unscrupulous marketing people.  The good news in this case however is
the side effect that it may make people aware of the state of
legislation when it comes to privacy.


Cheers,

    Benedikt

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