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Comprehensive News Feed for Privacy.

Results 1 - 20 of 10,562 in Privacy

  1. Government presents controversial file sharing billRead the original story

    6 min ago | The Local - Sweden's News in English

    ... the measure, however, the government hinted that, in some cases, it expected courts to rule in favour of individual privacy rights if the case was involved the downloading of 'a few works'. When asked to elaborate on what constituted 'few' works, ...

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  2. Let freedom stingRead the original story

    26 min ago | Press & Sun-Bulletin

    ... negligent child abuse. There is a narrow legal line between protecting the safety, security and even the personal privacy and reputations of our fellow citizens, and muzzling the robust, unfettered and challenging debate and social commentary ...

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    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Duke University, Colgate University, Tennessee State University, Opinion

  3. Passport applicants at risk of major privacy breaches, federal watchdog findsRead the original story

    32 min ago | The Globe and Mail

    Passport offices are playing fast and loose with intimate information about citizens, federal Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart said yesterday in her annual report.

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  4. College program faces reviewRead the original story

    49 min ago | Kelowna Capital News

    ... contrary. College president Jim Hamilton would not confirm or deny that Patterson is being investigated, saying that privacy concerns prevent the college from commenting on personnel matters. On Wednesday, the Capital News reported that the Jamaican ...

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    Related Topix: Kelowna, BC, British Columbia, Canada

  5. Mental health system ailingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    ... -- share mental health records with the court that can make the extension decision for fear of violating patient privacy. Police can't serve no-contact orders on patients being involuntarily held for evaluation and treatment of their mental state ...

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    Related Topix: King County, WA, Prison, University of Washington

  6. Patient photos aid docs reading faceless CT scans - APRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Guardian Unlimited

    ... board of chancellors, said making it common practice in the United States could be problematic because of privacy laws. Also, the benefits of including photos might disappear when the novelty of the practice wore off, said Thrall, a Massachusetts ...

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    Related Topix: Radiology, Medicine

  7. Facebook to allow for socializing on other sitesRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The State

    ... largest social network, wants to let you take your friends with you as you travel the Web. But having been burned by privacy concerns in the last year, it plans to keep close tabs on those outings. Facebook Connect, as the company's new feature is ...

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    Related Topix: Social Software

  8. Google 'proactive' with Street View privacy fearsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    The Privacy Commissioner is encouraged by Google's "proactive approach" to concerns surrounding Street View despite a number of enquiries just days after its launch.

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  9. Google 'proactive' with street view concernsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The New Zealand Herald

    Can you see your house? Google's Street View adds ground-level imagery to its Maps application. The Privacy Commissioner is encouraged by Google's "proactive approach" to concerns surrounding Street View despite a number of enquiries just days after ...

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  10. Report: War On Terror Violates PrivacyRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Post Chronicle

    Counter-terrorism efforts rob citizens of basic privacy rights, which undermines rather than improves security, a leading European human rights official said.

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  11. Debunking Five Myths of Online Fundraising :: PNNOnlineRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | PNNOnline

    ... back from giving more online? One widely held belief is that donors choose to give offline because of security and privacy concerns. Some nonprofits even believe that their donors prefer to transact offline. But this is countered by evidence from ...

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit

  12. Make Internet cyber crime freeRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

    ... and new crimes being observed in the cyberspace. "The proposed amendments deal with data security and data privacy, identity theft, cyber terrorism, child pornography, spam, phishing and online frauds," he said. The parliament standing committee, ...

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  13. FrontBridge plans UK spam assault Dec 05, 2003Read the original story

    7 hrs ago | Netimperitive

    ... archiving service in the September 2004 time frame. Both products are designed to meet new US regulations for data privacy. But FrontBridge is not a big fan of any anti-spam regulatory activity. "Government legislation won't take care of the ...

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    Related Topix: Email Spam

  14. AMIA Open Source Working Group Offers White Paper Examining Benefits...Read the original story

    7 hrs ago | Conmergence

    ... policymakers making difficult health IT decisions with valid concerns about cost, ethics, interoperability, patient privacy, security and the future of their organizations in the hands of proprietary software. This white paper should be a must-read ...

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, Open Source Software, Life, Veteran Affairs

  15. Facebook Connect goes live; Tell your favorite Web siteRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Between the Lines

    ... that review to your FB profile. At the same time, FB friends will see your review on Citysearch. I know, I know. Privacy concerns. Yadda yadda yadda. But no one says you HAVE to do this. As members, you have options - no one is forcing this on you ...

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    Related Topix: Social Software, Local Search

  16. Webroot Appoints Pierre-Michel Kronenberg as Chief Technology Officer ...Read the original story

    8 hrs ago | Techwhack

    ... sharing solutions, and Mijenix Corporation, a provider of personal computing software solutions including Internet privacy and security applications. Kronenberg helped Mijenix build a retail presence in the U.S. and abroad to more than 10,000 ...

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    Related Topix: PC

  17. European court makes ruling on DNA rightsRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | MSNBC

    A A Dec. 04: The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that saving DNA people other than convicted criminals violates privacy rights.

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    Related Topix: Harry Potter, Books, Europe, World News, United Kingdom, England, United Kingdom, March, England

  18. Service-level agreements no longer enoughRead the original story

    Wednesday | ITWorld Canada

    ... property? Industry analysts recommend "de-identifying" or masking data as a best practice for protecting privacy. This white paper explains the importance of closing the data privacy gap in non-production environments, and provides guidance on ...

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    Related Topix: Science, Computer Science, Science / Technology, WAN, CPU

  19. Vodafone customers warned of hoax textsRead the original story

    May 12, 2008 | Fijilive

    ... is not subjected to any screening because of the statutory requirement to provide complete confidentiality and privacy on all subscriber communications. Any interference would be a breach and invasion of consumer privacy. He said there were two ways ...

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  20. Brownsville investigating how missing check ended up in mayor's accountRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | TheMonitor.com

    ... and Hugh Emerson," Cabler said, referring to a Compass Bank official. Emerson declined to comment, and also cited privacy concerns. "We are trying to determine if there is any criminal intent," the police chief said. Gonzalez contacted the police ...

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    Related Topix: Brownsville, TX, Cameron County, TX