The International Working Group on Data Protection in Telecommunications adopted a Working Paper on Privacy and Security Issues in Internet Telephony (VoIP) and related Communication Technologies. The Group issued a press release stating that the new Working Paper "Update on Privacy and Security Issues in Internet Telephony (VoIP) and related Communication Technologies" contains recommendations for improving the protection of privacy and security in these services to all relevant stakeholders: legislators and regulators, VoIP providers, software developers, hardware manufacturers and users. The recommendations apply to all types of multi-media services offered by telecommunication providers as well as over-the-top providers.
