In this CTV News Channel interview from August 30, I’m asked to comment about Research in Motion’s 2-month reprieve by the Indian government, which gives the Canadian smartphone maker more time to offer a way customer data — i.e. instant messages and emails — can be monitored for national security purposes. Do you think RIM should work with the Indian government on a solution or would they lose credibility for making such concessions?

In case you missed the news, Ontario’s York Region District School Board has announced it will expand its digital surveillance in their schools. Here’s a Q&A on the topic. What are your thoughts about cameras on your kids?

Here are the top 10 celebrities that may be bad for your (computer’s) health. Actually, it should be the top 12; there are a couple of ties.

The Internet is running out of unique IP addresses but the average consumer need not worry.

Soon-to-be jailbird Lindsay Lohan has teamed up with Symantec to advise people to be cautious when searching for information about her.

Happy Friday, folks. Need to know what’s happening in the world of tech? The following is a snapshot of the big stories du jour, with links to read the full articles.