"...Britain is already the most snooped-on society in the world.
It has more than a fifth of the world's CCTV cameras.
One day all our NHS records may be on a national computer accessible by thousands of health workers.
Ministers have suggested that every British subject should have their DNA placed on a national database.
And already, the State has the DNA records of nearly a million children, some as young as five.
Now the Government is actively encouraging cash-strapped schools - short of teachers, sports facilities and even books - to spend £20,000 or more on fingerprinting systems.
In the short time since the practice began unannounced in 2001, nearly 6,000 pupils have had their 'dabs' taken throughout the country.
Every week another 20 schools join the list..." Read full article >>
No comments:
Post a Comment