Data Mining Provision Part of Proposed Patriot Act Extension
The New York Times reported that the House version of the Patriot Act reauthorization would require the DOJ to report to Congress on data mining activities.
Category «Privacy»
FDIC Guidance on Mitigating Risks From Spyware
Spyware – Guidance on Mitigating Risks From Spyware FIL-66-2005, July 22, 2005 “Summary: The FDIC is issuing the attached guidance to financial institutions recommending an effective spyware prevention and detection program based on an institution’s risk profile. This guidance and the attached informational supplement discuss the risks associated with spyware from both a bank and …
Library Provision of Patriot Act May Remain Open to Clarification
CNN reports tonight: “Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said…the door is open for “some amendments, some clarifications” in the Patriot Act, citing as an example the so-called “library provision.”
TSA Violated Air Passenger Privacy With Data Collection
Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Did Not Fully Disclose Uses of Personal Information During Secure Flight Program Testing in Initial Privacy Notes, but Has Recently Taken Steps to More Fully Inform the Public, GAO-05-864R, July 22, 2005. See also related postings on the TSA Secure Flight program
Privacy Rights Organization Tracks ID Theft and Data Breaches
On July 20, the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse updated their Chronology of Data Breaches Reported Since the ChoicePoint Incident, which have impacted more than 50 million individuals.
Expiring Patriot Act Provisions Reauthorized by Congress
The House (H.R. 3199) and the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to renew provisions of the Patriot Act which sunset by year’s end. House Supports PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Solid, Bipartisan Vote – Sensenbrenner: The American people are safer today because of the PATRIOT Acts vital law enforcement and intelligence reforms. Sensenbrenner House Floor Statement on …
Accenture Survey Finds Growing Support for Electronic Health Records
Press release: “A majority of U.S. consumers believe that electronic medical records can provide valuable benefits, especially during medical emergencies, and can improve overall medical care, according to the results of a survey released today by Accenture.”
Cost Benefit Analysis of Consumer ID Theft Notification
Press release from the Progress & Freedom Foundation: “Notification Doesn’t Benefit Consumers: State and Federal lawmakers should proceed with caution when considering notification legislation addressing the perceived growth of data security breaches, according to a new paper released by The Progress & Freedom Foundation. An Economic Analysis of Notification Requirements for Data Security Breaches (19 …
Hearing Today on Health Information Technology
Senate Budget Committee: Health Information Technology: The Federal Role and Budget Implications Testimony of Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Mike Leavitt (12 pages, PDF)
Advocacy Group Seeks Safeguards on Government Use of Personal Data
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) outlines a framework for DHS to secure the use of personally identifiable information purchased from commercial services. CDT Recommended Policies for Use of Private Sector Data, July 18, 2005. (6 pages, PDF)
Dissenting Views on Patriot Act Reauthorization
House Judiciary Committee, Democratic Dissenting Views – H.R. 3199, the “USA PATROIT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005” (70 pages, PDF) See also related Patriot Act postings
Pharming, Phishing, Online Fraud, ID Theft, Worms, and PCs Thrown Out With the Trash
From WSJ free content, Information Security – Where the Dangers Are: The threats to information security that keep the experts up at night — and what businesses and consumers can do to protect themselves. See also Corrupted PC’s Find New Home in the Dumpster
