Tag Archive for ‘online privacy’
FTC Calls for New Online Privacy Regulations
In a recent statement by the FTC, Commissioner Julie Brill called for more privacy controls in the age of what the FTC is calling unprecedented online tracking. In the past, the FTC has pushed strongly for consumer privacy protections by implementing the Do Not Call Registry, a national effort to impose restrictions on telemarketers. Now [...]
California Senate Passes Expansion to Reader Privacy Bill
In a vote this week, the California Senate expanded the Reader Privacy Bill, a bill protecting bookstore and library records from government snooping, to include online bookstores. The Reader Privacy Bill is important to protecting individual privacy, since our personal reading choices reflect the things we think, feel, and want to know more about. If [...]
The Value of Information
As every entrepreneur, investor, and business executive knows, information has value. Knowing something that your competition does not know is often the crux of a successful business. Many corporations devote an entire division to discovering new trade secrets. Advertisers and marketing professionals have discovered the value of information as well, and they are collecting it [...]
The Power of Passphrases
Computer security professionals have long faced a dilemma when it comes to password security. If passwords are too small or easy to remember, they can be quickly hacked by a determined attacker. On the other hand, passwords that are too complex are often written down on post-it notes, making them ineffective against people with physical [...]
Personal Information Privacy: What Does the Government Know About You?
Surveys report that the average American is worried about personal information privacy. For good reason, too – newly declassified files detail massive FBI efforts at data-mining. Carl Caldwell, the president of Right-to-Know, released the following statement: “FBI files can begin with records as simple as bankruptcy, Veteran Administration activities, income tax difficulties, and passport and [...]
McCain and Kerry: Bipartisan Support for Online Privacy Protection Emerges
Legislation rumored to address growing concern over online privacy protection reveals that Democrats and Republicans can agree on something after all. According to a poll by Consumer Watchdog, Americans of all backgrounds and creeds agree that online privacy protection needs an overhaul: a whopping 90% of Americans want to see legislative measures aimed at personal [...]
Tips for Staying Safe on Craigslist
Craigslist is an online bulletin board that hosts free classified advertisements for jobs, real estate, personals, items for sale, community activities and more. Founded in 1995, Craigslist has become one of the most popular websites in the world but can be dangerous due to its lack of moderation and offline risks. There have been several [...]
Adjusting Privacy Settings on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social networking site for employees and employers. It helps job-seekers “put themselves out there” and brings them a step closer to new career opportunities. But, it’s still important to protect your privacy and control who sees your information on LinkedIn. Learn how to protect your privacy through the use of the LinkedIn’s privacy settings.
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