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RC: Secret leaked document reveals what Google "really" thinks about privacy (PDF) 29/01/2010
PI has come into possession of a leaked early draft of its newly published privacy guidelines, revealing the startling news that the company has a hidden agenda to dominate the known universe. Privacy International director Simon Davies responded: "I am mortified to the core. I always thought Google would be the world leaders in privacy but instead they are clearly the Borg".

UN Human Rights Rapporteur calls for UN to act on privacy protections 21/01/2010
The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism published his report on privacy and anti-terrorism powers. PI staff members advised the Special Rapporteur on this project. The report calls for UN action on privacy.

European Court rules against UK anti-terrorism stop and search powers 12/01/2010
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK on its anti-terrorism powers for stop and search.

PI Commentary on the endless search for profiling 06/01/2010
PI staff review the options for information-based profiling. This analysis was published in the European Voice.

PI statement on proposed deployments of body scanners in airports 31/12/2009
In light of the renewed interest in body-scanning technologies at airports, PI has released a statement outlining its continued concerns about the deployment of technologies that provide graphic images of passengers' bodies.

PI Releases 2009 annual report 16/12/2009
Every year, Privacy International releases its annual report summarising our practices, policies, and activities. We discuss our plans for future research and campaigns.

PI releases analysis of privacy issues in Asian developing countries 11/11/2009
Following an eighteen month project, PI releases a report analysing the privacy landscape and pressing policy issues in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.

PI and the Madrid Declaration on Global Privacy Standards 05/11/2009
In a crisply worded declaration, over 100 civil society organizations and privacy experts from more than 40 countries have set out an expansive statement on the future of privacy.