Ireland Leery of 3G Phones

Is this an over-reaction or is it fear of new technology? 3G phones are still in its infant stage and already the Irish government is over-regulating it. Hope other governments do not follow the same path but take a more pragmatic view of developing technology.

The Irish government will establish a National Register for 3G mobile phones in a bid to protect minors. Critics say the plan is a lot of work for little effect, and that it erodes civil liberties.
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Irish mobile-phone companies, which are actively increasing protections for minors already, are unsure what the measure will achieve or how it will be implemented.
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Critics say the scheme is an infringement of civil liberties for little real benefit. Privacy International's Davies is convinced the measure is merely a dangerous stepping stone. "Governments always start with child protection as their MO and then move very swiftly to the other 27 categories of public interest, which includes abuse of marketing, through hate speech to whatever else. They always pick the softest target first."