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For All Internet Users in Bulgaria [May 11, 2010] On May 10, 2010, the amendments to Bulgaria's Electronic Communications Act providing for the tracking and the retention of Internet and mobile phones data by the Interior Ministry. [via YahooNews] More >>

Data Retention Legislation Comes into Force in Bulgaria [May 10, 2010] A controversial amendment to Bulgarias new Electronic Communications act, which parliament adopted in February, comes into force on Monday to permit investigators to ask for the so-called traffic data when serious or computer crimes are involved. [via YahooNews] More >>

'Bulgaria Is Not Big Brother' Protesters Hold Parliament Rally (Novinite.com) [Jan 14, 2010] Over 300 people gathered outside the Bulgaria Parliament Thursday to protest against the center-right GERB government?s proposed changes to the Electronic Communications Act. [via YahooNews] More >>

'Bulgaria Is Not Big Brother' Protest Receives Staunch Support (Novinite.com) [Jan 12, 2010] The protest rally under the motto ?Bulgaria Is Not big Brother? has received the support of over 25 political parties and organizations. The rally is scheduled for January 14 in downtown Sofia in front of the building of the Parliament over amendments of the Electronic Communications Act. [via YahooNews] More >>