privacy

Every little step you take: iPhone tracks user locations

April 21, 2011

Two researchers have discovered that the iPhone keeps track of location data in a hidden file on the device, raising concerns about user privacy.

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France fines Google over data privacy

March 22, 2011

French regulators fined Google 100,000 euros for violating privacy laws when collecting data for its Street View application during 2007-2010.

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Developing a social media policy

March 11, 2011

Governing takes a look at how public agencies are tackling the challenge of developing policies to govern their use of social media.

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CIOs struggle with security risks of social media

February 15, 2011

As public agencies integrate social media applications into their communications plans, some CIOs are using multiple strategies to address critical security issues.

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UK group says tweets are not private

February 10, 2011

An independent UK editorial organization ruled that Twitter tweets are not private and may be published by media outlets.

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ACLU blasts Chicago surveillance cameras

February 10, 2011

Chicago officials defended their use of surveillance cameras after the ACLU of Illinois released a highly critical report.

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Clipper and privacy

December 20, 2010

As transit agencies throughout the San Francisco (CA) Bay Area roll out the Clipper card, a post in Mission Local focuses on the trade-offs between convenience and privacy

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Vandals target homes opting out of Street View

November 29, 2010

Vandals have apparently thrown eggs at properties in Germany that opted out of Google’s Street View.

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New software tools help manage social media

November 16, 2010

Some new software tools can help organizations track and archive their social media communications.

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Privacy experts question Clipper card

November 10, 2010

Privacy experts are raising questions about the San Francisco (CA) Bay Area’s regional Clipper card.

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