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the Internet is a valid and vialbe communication niche that is used by businesses, government and individuals alike. When it first came about, people argued that it could never be
regulated, largely because of its international nature. In some ways, this still holds true. At least, government has not found a way to tax it. At the same time, many
governments have implemented laws regarding e-commerce and many of these things pertain to validation, consumer protection laws and other items that seem to be necessary in a world that is
effectively run on ones and zeroes. Slowly but surely, governments around the globe are catching up with technology. One issue that looms large is privacy. That is perhaps the most
significant problem with the Internet. There is a lack of it and even encryption devices sometimes fail. Further, with new electronic innovations beyond the Internet, privacy is becoming more of
a concern around the world. With the advent of the British Electronic Communications Act 2000, some privacy issues are addressed. An article published in the Economist in 1999, prior to
the implementation of the Act, suggests that the government wants to Act "under the guise of tidying up the law on electronic eavesdropping" ("A Snoopers," 1999). The article goes on
to query in respect to how many people are being bugged by the government, and it answers that no one really knows (1999). It seems that the act to some
extent opens up more room for the government to invade ones privacy. Even prior to the implementation of the Act, the article reports that "the number of phone tappings
and buggings carried out by law enforcement agencies is going up" ("A Snoopers," 1999). The need for the Electronic Communications Act 2000 does come into question. Is it the
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