Queensland parliament has voted down a motion by the Greens regarding the use of GPS monitoring devices for youth offenders, after only one was fitted since the controversial trial began in May. […]
GPS Monitoring Queensland Youth Offenders
EncroChat: Appeal court finds ‘digital phone tapping’ admissible in criminal trials
Judges have decided that communications collected by French and Dutch police from the encrypted phone network EncroChat using software “implants” are admissible evidence in British courts. […]
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More digital evidence driving major change in UK courts
Dashcam footage, car GPS systems and even Amazon Alexa are being used as evidence in court cases, says UK’s director of public prosecutions. […]
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Facebook rebuffs Turkey’s controversial social media law
Facebook told Turkish civil society members it would not comply with Ankara’s new social media law over concerns it would limit free speech rights, setting the stage for possible fines and access blocks on the platform as other social media companies consider their options. […]
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Forensic Investigations and Cross-Border Matters
David Kerstjens, Law in Order’s Digital Forensics Lead, looks at the constant evolution in data types and volumes, and the ever-tightening data privacy laws and regulatory intervention. […]
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The Attack That Broke Twitter Is Hitting Dozens of Companies
“Phone spear phishing” attacks have been on the rise since a bitcoin scam took over the social media platform in July. […]
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BMW launches its eDrive Zones geofencing technology in UK
BMW has introduced its GPS geo-fencing technology, enabling zero-emission running for its plug-in hybrids in designated zones. […]
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Coronavirus: Police prepare for post-lockdown gang violence fuelled by social media
Fearing a rise in stabbings and shootings, Mr Apter said although crime levels in England and Wales have fallen by more than a quarter during the pandemic, a surge in gang violence linked to county lines may escalate tensions. […]
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