China’s Big Brother

According to this AP report, a province in China is requiring Internet Cafe users to purchase a card which registers them with the authorities and monitors their online usage…

They get an access card, which is swiped on an identifying machine when they go online. That sends a signal to police who continuously monitor the Web for people attempting to reach barred sites. Police can also block access to selected cardholders.

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