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Lawyer opposes 'Big Brother' database

Friday, 27 October 2017 06:24

Norman says it will attract hackers

Plans by the Manx Government to maintain a single database of all Island residents have been slammed by a UK lawyer.

Allan Norman is an expert in human rights and has made a submission to the recent consultation "Smarter Use of your Data" which closed three weeks ago.

The Positve Action Group meeting on Monday evening at 7.30pm at the Manx Legion Club in Douglas will discuss the subject.

Allan Norman says having one database with all personal information stored on it will attract criminals:

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