Privacy goes two ways. While the Internet and other information technology enable unprecedented levels of surveillance of private citizens, tech also permits the people to shine a light on government. For example, in Egypt, an <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061211/wr_nm/egypt_torture_tape_dc">Internet video,</a> is causing citizens to question the prevalence of torture by police.</p>

Mitch Wagner, California Bureau Chief, Light Reading

December 11, 2006

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Privacy goes two ways. While the Internet and other information technology enable unprecedented levels of surveillance of private citizens, tech also permits the people to shine a light on government. For example, in Egypt, an Internet video, is causing citizens to question the prevalence of torture by police.

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Mitch Wagner

California Bureau Chief, Light Reading

Mitch Wagner is California bureau chief for Light Reading.

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