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On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'tim berners-lee' appears in discussions about government surveillance and internet privacy. One thread references Sir Tim Berners-Lee's criticism of UK plans to monitor citizens' communications without warrants, where he warned of human rights violations. The tag is used in the context of technology policy and civil liberties debates, not directly related to Windows or Microsoft products. It reflects forum members engaging with broader issues of digital rights and the web's founding principles.
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More powers for Big Brother?
Here in the UK the goverment plan to tighten laws so to be able to 'snoop' on anyone without having to obtain a warrant first. One of the founding fathers of the web had this to say.... Personally I feel it makes the book '1984' seem niave...... :-# Reference: Web pioneer Sir Tim...- kemical
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