When will they learn? Today's Data Day at the government, with two extraordinary announcements. One comes from the Home Office, and claims that a majority of British people are in favour of a national ID database. We don't know who they asked, but if it was based on a mailout… read more…

Sigh. As far back as 2004, Chancellor Gord was ignoring the security risks of the government's computer network. So says a leaked report now being clutched lovingly by the Conservatives.… read more…