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Lawrence Lessig: Internet Privacy Is an Oxymoron [VIDEO]
Lawrence Lessig called Internet privacy an "oxymoron" in a backstage interview during this year's Mashable Connect, held in Orlando, Florida. Lessig added that the solution lies in building what he called an "identity layer" into the Internet.
Reading online privacy policies cost us $781 million per year
Michael Kassner interviews two privacy researchers who feel we are spending too much to understand privacy policies.
Action Line: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act at issue in suit against gaming site
Dear Action Line: What is going on with the Rock You! social gaming website? I hear that after laying off 100 employees it is also in trouble with the government. - R.J., Tulsa
Is it safe to back-up your kids' photos online?
Many people say that they use external hard drives to back up photos because they're afraid pictures of their kids could get out onto the Internet or that their cloud service might lose their photos. But online might be your safest best.
US regulators urge online 'do not track' law
A top US regulator urged Congress Wednesday to enact an online privacy law that includes "do not track" mechanisms for consumers on the Internet, amid indications of a split among lawmakers.
From the internet giant obsessed with openness the two-day 'Zeitgeist' that's completely private
High-profile figures such as Bill Clinton are at Google's annual Zeitgeist conference, but the internet company has refused entry to many members of the media and public.
FTC Appoints Privacy Advocate as Adviser
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has hired Paul Ohm, a privacy advocate and critic of current online privacy practices, as a senior privacy adviser for consumer...
Generation Gap: Who's Oversharing Online?
The ever-growing realm of social media has created generation gaps in how people view privacy online. But some research shows that it’s the younger and more web-savvy crowd that is taking action to manage accounts.
New lawsuit takes aim at Facebook privacy
A new lawsuit consolidating several complaints about Facebook's privacy policies was filed Friday in California, seeking damages for US users of the social network for improper tracking.
Security: Prepared for the EU's new data protection regulation?
Big changes are coming to data protection laws in the European Union. Are you ready?
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