Category «E-Commerce»

Learning about social learning in MOOCs: From statistical analysis to generative model

Learning about social learning in MOOCs: From statistical analysis to generative model. Christopher G. Brinton, Mung Chiang, Shaili Jain, Henry Lam, Zhenming Liu, Felix Ming Fai Wong (Submitted on 8 Dec 2013 (v1), last revised 19 Dec 2013 (this version, v2)). [The authors are researchers from the EDGE Lab at Princeton University, together with collaborators at Boston University and Microsoft Corporation] “We study user behavior …

Subjects: E-Commerce, Education, Internet, Knowledge Management

UK – 10 Steps to Cyber Security

“The Government and intelligence agencies are directly targeting the most senior levels in the UK’s largest companies and providing them with advice on how to safeguard their most valuable assets, such as personal data, online services and intellectual property. The Cyber Security Guidance for Business, produced by CESG (the Information Security arm of GCHQ), the Department for …

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Commerce, E-Government, Government Documents, Intellectual Property, Privacy

Paper – PageRank: Standing on the shoulders of giants

PageRank: Standing on the shoulders of giants – Massimo Franceschet (Submitted on 15 Feb 2010 (v1), last revised 14 Aug 2010 (this version, v3)) “PageRank is a Web page ranking technique that has been a fundamental ingredient in the development and success of the Google search engine. The method is still one of the many signals that …

Subjects: E-Commerce, Internet, Search Engines

Gallup – Three in 10 in U.S. Own an Array of Consumer Electronics

“As electronics enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show this week, a new Gallup analysis finds Americans falling into four groups according to their ownership levels of the electronic devices already available. At one end of the spectrum, 31% are “Super Tech Adopters,” who report broad ownership of the major computing …

Subjects: E-Commerce, Internet, Wireless Web

Consumer Privacy Framework Needs to Reflect Changes in Technology and the Marketplace

INFORMATION RESELLERS: Consumer Privacy Framework Needs to Reflect Changes in Technology and the Marketplace, GAO-14-251T, Dec 18, 2013 “No overarching federal privacy law governs the collection and sale of personal information among private-sector companies, including information resellers. Instead, laws tailored to specific purposes, situations, or entities govern the use, sharing, and protection of personal information. For example, …

Subjects: Congress, E-Commerce, E-Records, Health Care, Internet, Legislation, Privacy

NYT – How Do E-Books Change the Reading Experience?

Print or e-books? By MOHSIN HAMID / In a world of intrusive technology, we must engage in a kind of struggle if we wish to sustain moments of solitude – and ANNA HOLMES / Who or what we choose to read can be as telling as the clothes we wear, and an e-book feels like a detail withheld, a …

Subjects: Congress, E-Commerce, Internet, Libraries

Report – Rebalancing the Global Economy

“In this special report, students from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies examine current trends and recent developments shaping today’s global marketplace. The articles cover a wide variety of topics ranging from technology, innovation and brand building to infrastructure, entrepreneurship and social impact. A section on consumer markets looks at the popularity …

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Commerce, Economy, Financial System, Transportation

New Services Track E-Book Reading Habits

NYT: As New Services Track Habits, The E-Books Are Reading You – “Several new e-book subscription services are analyzing the data of readers and providing it free.”

Subjects: E-Commerce, Internet, Privacy

Department of Veteran’s Affairs names Craig’s List Founder as “nerd in residence”

The Department of Veterans Affairs – Craig Newmark “Nerd in Residence” “Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark is a self-described nerd, as well as a pioneer of the Web, speaker, philanthropist, and a strong advocate of the use of technology for the public good. He joins the Center for Innovation as a Nerd-in-Residence to work with us in pursuing creative …

Subjects: Blogs, E-Commerce, E-Government, Government Documents, Health Care, Knowledge Management

GAO – Consumer Privacy Framework Needs to Reflect Changes in Technology and the Marketplace

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Commerce, E-Mail, Government Documents, ID Theft, Internet, Legal Research, Marketing, Privacy

Major Study Sheds Light On Online Privacy, Security Values, Behavior

“A new poll released today by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) found that Internet users are highly concerned about the theft of personal and financial information and believe strongly that the federal government should do more to protect them. This CCIA telephone survey of 1,000 voters was conducted by Benenson Strategy Group (D) and American …

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Commerce, ID Theft, Internet, Knowledge Management, Privacy

A Review of the Data Broker Industry: Collection, Use, and Sale of Consumer Data for Marketing Purposes

“Consumers are conducting more and more of their daily business online and through their mobile devices. They use the Internet and their smart phones and tablets to make purchases, research medical conditions, plan vacations, interact with friends and relatives, do their jobs, map travel routes, and otherwise pursue their interests. With these activities, consumers are …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Congress, E-Commerce, Economy, Financial System, Government Documents, Internet, Legislation, Privacy

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