On Air: Privacy and Syria
| 18:00 UK time, Tuesday, 26 April 2011
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This topic was discussed on 26 April 2011. Listen to the programme.
Hi,
Jill McGivering here, looking forward to presenting the 1700 and 1800 GMT editions of WHYS today. I'm covering for Ros who's presenting on 91Èȱ¬ World TV. I worked over the weekend so I'm also looking forward to a few days off with my family after today and we're planning to... Too much information? How much should I be telling you anyway? I'm asking because privacy is on my mind. It's a hot issue in the news.
ON AIR: IS LESS PRIVACY A GOOD THING?
91Èȱ¬ journalist, is at the centre of a debate about UK privacy. He's gone public about an earlier decision to get a court order to stop the media reporting about his personal life. Now he says he's embarrassed. Court orders are now being used so much that some people say they're out of control. So where should the balance lie between privacy and press freedom? And who should decide?
That's mostly a concern for people in the public eye - politicians, celebrities and so on. But what about the rest of us?
Purity says on Facebook: We have no privacy at all. Technology has taken it all away. The more advanced technology gets; the more exposed we get.
Agree? If we have lost our privacy - as a result of everything from social media to being tracked by your iphone - is that good or bad?
This whole discussion has also led us to think more about the limited information we're getting out of Syria at the moment.
ON AIR: SYRIA: WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON?
Reports from the Syrian city of Deraa of yet more violence, weeks after pro-democracy protests began. Some describe bodies in the streets. The crackdown by the Syrian government has been condemned - but is clearly continuing. The lack of transparency - and lack of access for journalists - makes it hard for the world to know what's happening and how far the Syrian Government's claims are true.
Technology is making a difference. has reported on the way skype, phone footage and youtube have been used by protesters to spread information. Is it a blessing or a curse?
We'll try to bring you the latest from the ground. If you're in Syria - or in touch with someone there - do get in touch.
Look forward to hearing from you soon,
Jill
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