Government requests for Google data hits record high
Government requests to Google for user data hit a record high in the second half of 2015, the online giant said.
Internet
Jul 19, 2016
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News tagged with data privacy
FCC offers hope for consumers seeking online privacy protections
I think most of us can agree that the internet poses some unique and wide-scale risks to our privacy.
Telecom
Jun 8, 2016
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Oculus responds to Sen. Al Franken's VR privacy questions
The virtual reality company Oculus relies heavily on Facebook for security and shares information about its users with VR creators.
Business
May 19, 2016
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UK court says police can't make hacker hand over passwords
A judge has rejected an attempt by Britain's security services to force an alleged hacker to hand over the passwords to his encrypted computers.
Security
May 10, 2016
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Twitter eyeing Japan for revenue from data for businesses
Twitter has its eyes on Japan, with its 35 million users, to make money from companies eager to use Twitter data to research retail trends, manage inventory and improve customer service.
Internet
Apr 21, 2016
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House panel's bill strengthens privacy for older emails
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill on Wednesday making it harder for government agencies to get their hands on Americans' older emails and other electronic data.
Internet
Apr 13, 2016
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US companies may need to beef up data privacy – but only for Europeans
Though the recent Apple versus FBI case garnered greater media attention, a privacy discussion with more economic significance – to the tune of US$260 billion – is moving toward fruition with less public attention: the ...
Internet
Apr 12, 2016
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All eyes on Zuckerberg at Barcelona fair as security debate rages
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes to the stage Monday at the world's biggest mobile fair in Barcelona just as US tech giants clash with authorities in the latest debate pitting privacy against security.
Internet
Feb 22, 2016
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Agencies contend Facebook is breaching French privacy laws
Two agencies contend Facebook is breaching privacy laws in France by tracking and using the personal data of more than 30 million users, as well as non-users who are browsing the Internet.
Internet
Feb 9, 2016
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Struggling with privacy tradeoffs in digital era
Would you allow your insurance company to monitor your driving for a discount? Or let a "smart thermostat" save energy by tracking your family's movements around your home?
Internet
Jan 14, 2016
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