White House Report on Big Data and Privacy Largely Ducks Surveillance Issue
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There were no surprises in the highly anticipated release of the White House report on big data and privacy, especially since the most controversial conclusion—that big data could lead to [...]
Privacy Groups Ask FTC to Halt Facebook’s Acquisition of WhatsApp
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A group of privacy organizations are calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and halt Facebook's $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp.
Consumer Confidence in Online Privacy Hits 3-Year Low
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The more consumers learn about how businesses track them online, the more worried they are about protecting their online privacy. In fact, consumer online trust has hit a three-year low, [...]
The Hawks and Doves of Washington’s Privacy Debate
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Ever since Edward Snowden's revelations about government surveillance, every day has been data privacy day in Washington. But Tuesday is the official day Congress designated in 2009 to raise consumer [...]
Facebook Facing Class Action Suit Over Privacy
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Facebook is starting off the year under fire once again for allegations that it has violated its users' privacy. Two Facebook users have filed against the social network for using [...]
Government Report Calls For Comprehensive Privacy Law
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A new report on consumer privacy from the Government Accountability Office concludes that there ought to be a comprehensive federal law governing the collection, use and sale of personal information [...]