Mobile wallet technology raises privacy, security concerns
Your smart phone already serves as a portable office, media player, newspaper, GPS, camera and social network hub. Now it can replace your wallet, too.
Telecom
Mar 21, 2013
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News tagged with digital democracy
US privacy groups welcome 'Do Not Track' bill
Privacy and consumer groups welcomed a "Do Not Track" bill introduced in the US Senate on Monday that would let Internet users block companies from gathering information about their online activities.
Internet
May 9, 2011
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Facebook tries to win back teens by letting them post publicly
Facebook Inc. is lifting restrictions on teens to let them share more information publicly in a bid to regain the popularity it has lost to Twitter, Snapchat and other social networks.
Internet
Oct 16, 2013
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Facebook in fresh privacy row with new policy
Facebook is drawing fire from privacy activists again, after unveiling a new policy which could turn users' data and pictures into advertising.
Internet
Sep 5, 2013
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When we're all connected, online privacy is tough to achieve
Services that offer secure Web browsing and search have been enjoying a surge in popularity since the revelations about National Security Agency monitoring of domestic phone calls, email and Internet activity.
Internet
Jul 3, 2013
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PayPal reverses course on e-book sales ban
PayPal on Tuesday reversed a ban on the use of the online payments service for sales of electronic books portraying rape, incest and bestiality.
Internet
Mar 13, 2012
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Facebook develops new privacy policy
Facebook is rewriting its privacy policy in plain-spoken English, and preparing new tools to show users how their personal data is used.
Internet
Mar 9, 2011
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'Living Voters Guide' invites Washington voters to hash out ballot initiatives
Voters across the country are entering the season of ballot measures. In Washington, this fall's nine statewide ballot measures include two competing liquor initiatives, a bond measure for school upgrades, and a much-debated ...
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2010
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US online child privacy get stricter
Toughened US regulations on online privacy for children take effect Monday, offering new protections amid the growing use of mobile apps and social networks by youngsters.
Internet
Jul 1, 2013
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Online data brokers know you surprisingly well
I'm a middle-aged guy who lives in a house that was built more than 50 years ago. I'm married, have a white-collar job and sometimes read financial newsletters for fun.
Internet
Sep 11, 2013
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