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UK: Web Phone Service Gives Criminals Edge

Authorities want to expand their online snooping powers

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 16, 2008 3:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Criminals and terrorists are using VoIP services like Skype to evade law enforcement, sources tell the Times of London, and officials are lobbying for increased access. Police often rely on phone records as evidence, but online calls often leave no trace. “Communications data forms... Read full story »

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