http://www.fcw.com/article98039-03-23-07-Web&printLayout
Using data for reasons other than the reason it was collected, combining multiple sources of information, and getting an F in computer security, of course the DHS doesn't want a review of the privacy implications of data mining!
Privacy, Surveillance, and the Human Implications of New Technology
Monday, March 26, 2007
Friday, March 9, 2007
census bureau data breach
http://www.fcw.com/article97859-03-08-07-Web&newsletter=yes
Another example of the difficulty in keeping personal information secure. the real ID act is a potential disaster, tying every US citizens personal info into one centralized database, which will be under constant attack from the outside, and inside!
Another example of the difficulty in keeping personal information secure. the real ID act is a potential disaster, tying every US citizens personal info into one centralized database, which will be under constant attack from the outside, and inside!
abuse of PATRIOT Act
http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/03/exclusive_repor.html
Comes as no surprise, systematic abuse of PATRIOT Act provision for National Security Letters, or NSLs, which allow the FBI to "obtain phone and financial records without a court order"
original report (pdf)
http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/semiannual/0605/final.pdf
Comes as no surprise, systematic abuse of PATRIOT Act provision for National Security Letters, or NSLs, which allow the FBI to "obtain phone and financial records without a court order"
original report (pdf)
http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/semiannual/0605/final.pdf
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
french law banning video of violence
http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/03/06/franceban/index.php?lsrc=mwrss
Definitely an interesting topic - public versus private "space", whether the government can or should dictate what can be filmed. "happy slapping" - when someone violently attacks an unsuspecting person and someone else films it, is a violent crime, and the filmer and "slapper" should be punished through existing criminal law - with the videotape acting as clear evidence of intent. Adding some punishment specific to this particular fad is similar to creating laws to deal with particular technology, except in this case, we hope it goes away before the law can be applied.
Definitely an interesting topic - public versus private "space", whether the government can or should dictate what can be filmed. "happy slapping" - when someone violently attacks an unsuspecting person and someone else films it, is a violent crime, and the filmer and "slapper" should be punished through existing criminal law - with the videotape acting as clear evidence of intent. Adding some punishment specific to this particular fad is similar to creating laws to deal with particular technology, except in this case, we hope it goes away before the law can be applied.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Data mining and DOD
data mining by definition compromises the privacy of people represented in that database - if your personal information is included, there is no way to opt out. Hopefully some of the latest privacy protection legislation will move forward....
DOD, Microsoft sign deal to data mine health records Defense officials see an opportunity to improve the quality of care for beneficiaries, but a privacy advocate sees further erosion of the confidentiality of medical records.
http://govhealthit.com/article97802-03-01-07-Web&defnewsletter=yes
DOD, Microsoft sign deal to data mine health records Defense officials see an opportunity to improve the quality of care for beneficiaries, but a privacy advocate sees further erosion of the confidentiality of medical records.
http://govhealthit.com/article97802-03-01-07-Web&defnewsletter=yes
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