Privacy
Best practices, tips, how tos, tools and legislation about privacy, including data leaks, security breaches, hackers, keeping your network safe and mor.
LinkedIn Tip: How to Opt-Out of Social Advertising
Foreign Cloud Privacy Issues Dismissed by U.S. Officials
Thu, January 19, 2012 - Amid rising concerns over foreign 'digital protectionism,' leaders at Justice and State Departments look to quell controversy about U.S. jurisdiction over cloud data U.S. companies store overseas.
4 Google Social Search Tips for Control and Privacy
Thu, January 12, 2012 - Google's controversial search update brings content from Google+ to the forefront of your search results. Here's what you need to know about what you can control, and how to personalize the new features.
4 Facebook Security Tips to Stay Safe in 2012
Thu, December 08, 2011 - As Facebook hackers execute more sophisticated attacks, you need to be sure you're protected. Here are four tips from a security expert to keep your Facebook account -- and your personal information -- safe in the coming year.
Security Study: Hackers, IT Pros Share Personal Information Online
Sat, October 15, 2011 - A study found that tech-savvy people disclose sensitive information to strangers they meet online, even though they should know better.
Judge Rules Against Google in Street View 'Wi-Spy' Lawsuit
Fri, July 01, 2011 - A federal judge has declined to dismiss charges against Google that it allegedly violated the Federal Wiretap Act when it collected personal data from Wi-Fi networks.
Penn. School District Hit with New Mac Spying Lawsuit
Wed, June 08, 2011 - A former student at a suburban Philadelphia high school has sued his school district for allegedly spying on him and his family using a school-issued Mac laptop, according to court documents.
Facebook Privacy: How to Block Facial Recognition
Wed, June 08, 2011 - Facebook now automatically recommends that your friends tag you in photos when it recognizes your face. Here's how to opt-out of this feature.
Offshoring: 7 Tips To Prepare for India's Proposed Privacy Rules
Fri, May 13, 2011 - India's proposed data privacy regulations could create serious logistical problems for offshoring customers if passed. Offshore outsourcing attorneys and analysts explain how the data protection rules will impact customers.
In South Park, Apple Knows Where You Are -- Just Like in Real Life
Thu, April 28, 2011 - Steve Jobs gets the "South Park" treatment.
Is IT Tracking Your Location via Smartphone?
Tue, April 26, 2011 - Lost in all the iPhone location tracking buzz is one big reality: If you carry a company-issued smartphone, chances are IT knows where you go -- though not for the reasons you might think.
Federal Grand Jury Investigates Smartphone Privacy
Tue, April 05, 2011 - A federal grand jury may be looking into the privacy practices of smartphone applications such as Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android devices. Pandora recently revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it was asked to hand over documents to the investigative body. The company was told it was not a target of the investigation and said it believes other smartphone app publishers received similar subpoenas.
U.S. Supreme Court Hands AT&T Corporate Privacy Case Beatdown
Wed, March 02, 2011 - Businesses are not entitled to the same privacy as people. That was the conclusion of the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday ruling against AT&T that ended up being a discussion of word use and semantics as much as a privacy debate.
Duo Scrapes 1M Facebook Profiles to Create Mock 'Dating' Site
Mon, February 07, 2011 - Facebook is threatening to take legal action against the creators of an online "dating" site that features 250,000 profiles of men and women whose photos and personal details were scraped off the social networking giants site and used without their permission.
Google Guilty of Trespassing in Street View Case
Thu, December 02, 2010 - After a legal battle that lasted two-and-a-half years, Google has been found guilty of trespassing on a Pennsylvania family's property to take photos of their property for its Maps website.


