Restrictions on Sale of Personal Data Opposed by PIs
From the Washington Post (reg. req’d), Private Eyes Fear Limits On Information Access
Category «Privacy»
NY AG Lawsuit Over Distribution of Spyware Settled
As a follow-up to my previous posting, NY AG Sues Net Marketer For Installing Spyware on Millions of PCs, see this press release dated June 14, 2005: “Intermix Media, Inc. reported today that it has reached an agreement in principle with the Internet Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General which …
ICANN to Address Unrestricted Access to Whois Data
ICANN Watch reports: “At the Luxembourg ICANN meeting, the US Government is organizing a 4-hour session of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) on how public display of Whois data supports “combating illegal activities on the Internet.” Perhaps sensing that time is running out on unrestricted access to Whois data, the US GAC representative and US-based …
Financial Privacy Breach Notification Act of 2005
S. 1216, Official Title: A bill to require financial institutions and financial service providers to notify customers of the unauthorized use of personal financial information, and for other purposes. Introduced June 8, 2005.
President Promotes Renewal of Patriot Act
White House Press release: President Visits National Counterterrorism Center “I mean, not only are we sharing information here at home, we’re sharing information with our allies, with our coalition partners. See, terrorists are willing to strike at anybody who loves freedom, and our job is to protect free societies — the freest of all societies …
Major Challenges Undermine Efforts to Shore Up Leaks That Lead to Loss and Theft of Financial Data
The Scramble to Protect Personal Information, from today’s New York Times, addresses the issue of significant vulnerabilities in the transfer mechanisms used for financial data, which have resulted in numerous recent headline grabbing reports on the loss and theft of personal data impacting millions of consumers.
Theft of Personal Data By Healthcare Related Personnel Subject of New DOJ Memo
On June 7 the New York Times reported on the availability of a significant new Justice Department memo that addresses limitations to the prosecution of personnel in the healthcare arena who have violated patient privacy by stealing personal data. Today, AP provided a link to the text of the memo (14 pages, PDF).
Privacy Concerns Focus on Google’s Retention of Internet Activity Data
Reuters reports, via CNN, Google’s long memory stirs privacy concerns.
IG for Tax Administration Releases Report on FOIA Compliance
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report, May 26, 2005: Some Improvements Have Been Made to Better Comply With Freedom of Information Act Requirements “This report presents the results of our Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) review. The overall objective of this audit was to determine whether the Internal Revenue Service …
HHS Releases Report on Nationwide Health Information Exchange
Largest Compilation of Private-Sector Comments on Nationwide Interoperable Health Information Exchange to Date: “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today released a report summarizing over 500 responses from individuals and private industry on interoperable health information exchange. The report, Summary of Nationwide Health Information Network Request for Information Responses, is a compilation of …
Pressure To Regulate Data Brokers Fueled By Continued Scams and Threats
Two articles worth reading on state and federal efforts to regulate data brokers in response to the continuing cascade of system breaches, thefts, loss of tapes/drives, and leaks resulting in the release of sensitive personal data: from the Washington Post (reg. req’d), States Keep Watchful Eye on Personal-Data Firms, and from PC World, Policing Information …
Free Credit Reports Now Available to Residents of 11 More States
From EPIC, June 1, 2005: “Today, residents of eleven southern states can gain access to a free copy of their credit report from all three of the big consumer reporting agencies by visiting annualcreditreport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228.”
