Soon,Internet "black boxes" could be used to record evidence every email and website visit made by computer users in Britain.According to a report in the telegraph,Under the British government's plans to monitor Internet traffic,raw data would be collected and stored by the black boxes before being transferred to a giant central database.The vision was outlined at a meeting between officials from the home office and Internet providers in London.This is further evidence of the government's desire to have the capability to vet telephone call,email and Internet visit made in the UK,which has already provoked an outcry.The proposal is expected to be out to consultation as part of the new communications data bill early next year.Internet traffic will be monitored and raw data would be collected and stored by the black boxes before being transferred to a giant central database.The security and intelligence agencies wanted to use the stored data to help fight serious crime and terrorism.
