reverse current federal policy and allow the use of web tracking technologies, like cookies, on federal government websites
That is, gather data on those who visit Federal websites. So, don't think about getting those federal transcripts unless you want Big Brother Barry tracking you! I know we here at RTP are always visiting wacko right wing conspiracy websites to get our crazy ideas, and the ACLU is no different. Here's more from those crazies ranting against the administration of Hope & Change:
“This is a sea change in government privacy policy,” said Michael Macleod-Ball, Acting Director of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office. “Without explaining this reversal of policy, the OMB is seeking to allow the mass collection of personal information of every user of a federal government website. Until the OMB answers the multitude of questions surrounding this policy shift, we will continue to raise our strenuous objections.”
Gosh those crazy guys. As deluded as RTP regarding the Obama administration's 1984-style efforts to monitor its citizens.
You beat me to the post, good topic. I think this is a sign of the times we live in. In my opinion, Big Brother is here to stay in some form, _1984_ is worth a read or a revisit. I want to tie Google into this, post it latter. If I remember correctly, they did this in part because Google pressured them to. I read a news article on how Google has been tracking its users in a BB manner. I think Google is helping to set up the technology to set up a BB type system; and since they are friendly with the Democrats, it is possible for the government to take over this technology.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder if this would have received more attention if this occurred under Bush.
I don't think this is something to get extremely work up over or necessarily some huge conspiracy and that it is time to head for the hills, but it is a sign of the times and worth noting. Google, a private company, already does this, but now the government is doing. Worth noting.