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From the press release by Zoe Lofgren (CA 16): “Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-16), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06), and Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the most egregious activities that are conducted via spyware and make those activities criminal offenses. HR 4661, the Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2004, will be referred to …
Press release: Sensitive passenger data from at least eight airlines and airline reservation services were given to contractors working on a computerized screening program, according to new information provided in response to written questions posed to Admiral David Stone, who has been nominated to be the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). For reference, …
This PCWorld.com article highlights some of the current and emerging applications and standards that can be implemented in an effort to respond to the deluge of spam, as discussed at the recent E-Mail Technology Conference. What caught my eye was this paraphrased statement from Dr. Vinton Cerf: “He gave the example of an exchange that …
Mapping the New Internet: “Expert says it will take a new attitude to squash spam, wire your washer, and identify the next IM. IAPP TRUSTe Symposium: Privacy Futures
Today’s markup of H.R. 2929, the Safeguard Against Privacy Invasions Act (SPI), by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, produced an amendment, along with unanimous committee approval.
The text of the 400 page report, authored by the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been redacted by as much as 40%. Related reference, New bill would allow Pentagon to gather intelligence on US residents without their knowledge. See also the Privacy Act of 1974.
House Subcommittee on Social Security, Hearing on Enhancing Social Security Number Privacy, Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Witness List and Testimony For reference, see also: H.R. 2971, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2003, this GAO testimony, Social Security Numbers: Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary, presented at the hearing today, …
As Web Registration Spreads, Does It Deliver? The economics of publishing high quality, timely, comprehensive information resources contributes to the collection of user data by online newspapers, with growing speculation that this will lead to the imposition of fees down the road. For reference, take a look at BugMeNot.com (FAQ), a work-around some website registrations.
Via TalkLeft, Forget privacy if cell-phone directory becomes a reality: For reference, see AB 1733 – “This bill would prohibit a provider of mobile telephony services, as defined, selling or licensing lists of subscribers or otherwise providing the name and dialing number of a subscriber for inclusion in a directory, from including the dialing number …
Commentary: Privacy tradeoffs and the search wars: “…are consumers being asked to give up too much personal information in exchange for more relevant search results?”
N.Y. company wants Utah’s Spyware Control Act blocked. For reference: See H.B. 323, Spyware Control Act, signed by Utah’s Governor Olene S. Walker on 3/23/2004. Additional information on pop-up ads .
“In court papers (16 pages, pdf) filed June 9, EPIC is seeking the expedited release of records from the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation detailing the agencies’ efforts to obtain passenger information from major commercial airlines. A document (pdf) obtained by EPIC earlier this year led to the revelation that the FBI …
