Authorities wants service providers to collect information about the websites that users visit

The Czech ministries of interior and trade are proposing that internet service providers collect information about the websites that users visit. According to the proposed draft amendment, cited by Czech Radio, this sensitive information would be available to the police and intelligence services. The Interior Ministry has dismissed concerns regarding abuse of privacy. It argues that the change will allow police officers to better target their investigations and protect the privacy of others.  Internet service providers are already bound to collect information about where and when people connect to the internet under the Electronic Communications Act. The obligation applies to both mobile phones and home landlines.