Facebook provokes ire on privacy, again
Facebook has run into a fresh attack from privacy activists after the huge social network modified policies on how it manages users' data.
Internet
Nov 27, 2012
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Analyzing the boundaries of privacy in a connected world
About five years ago, Catherine Tucker was pregnant with identical twins when she encountered a serious medical issue. Her unborn children were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a dangerous condition in which ...
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2012
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US spy agency can keep mum on Google ties: court
The top-secret US National Security Agency is not required to reveal any deal it may have with Google to help protect against cyber attacks, an appeals court ruled Friday.
Internet
May 11, 2012
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Regulators, ad companies huddle over 'Do Not Track' features
The momentum of a growing multibillion-dollar industry is colliding with online privacy worries this week, as regulators and privacy advocates face off against the Internet advertising industry to hash out how proposed "Do ...
Internet
Apr 12, 2012
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Mobile apps raise new privacy concerns
Smartphone in hand, you tap into your local application store. You click on a nifty tool that promises to massage your belly and pat your head at the same time. But just as you're about to download it, you decide to click ...
Software
Mar 23, 2012
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Lawsuit slams 'apps' for mining smartphone contacts
A small group of US smartphone owners has filed a lawsuit demanding that Facebook, Twitter and other makers of smartphone "apps" pay dearly for mining people's contact lists.
Internet
Mar 16, 2012
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US attorneys general pressure Google on privacy
Attorneys general from across the United States urged Google on Wednesday to put the brakes on plans for a major change to its privacy policy.
Internet
Feb 23, 2012
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Lawmakers concerned by US social media monitoring
US lawmakers expressed concern on Thursday over the monitoring of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter by the Department of Homeland Security.
Internet
Feb 17, 2012
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Digital photos could put kids at risk
A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics this month suggests that parents and carers could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically ...
Internet
Feb 9, 2012
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Google rolls out ads to ease privacy concerns
Google Inc., under scrutiny from privacy watchdogs for changes it made to its search engine, is launching a splashy ad campaign designed to alleviate privacy concerns.
Internet
Jan 17, 2012
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