Privacy: Then and now

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Americans value privacy. We close and lock our doors when we get home at the end of the day. We close the blinds when we change clothes so the neighbors can’t peek. If someone wants to visit, they don’t just … Continue reading

As Europe’s privacy laws evolve, so must American companies when operating ‘across the pond’

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WASHINGTON — In 1998, a Spanish newspaper announced that a man named Mario Costeja González had his home repossessed. A decade later, González Googled his name and found that the incident came up in search engine results. Incensed, he complained … Continue reading

New talking doll puts kids’ privacies in danger, experts say

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A new Barbie doll expected to go on sale in the fall is raising concerns among experts over the privacy of society’s “vulnerable and protected population” — children. “Hello Barbie” is designed to have conversations with its young users through … Continue reading

Private sector advises Obama’s cybersecurity proposal

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WASHINGTON —President Barack Obama’s cybersecurity information sharing proposal – with its focus on sharing only targeted threat information between private firms and the government is a better approach than “ill-advised” widespread sharing, a former top privacy official for homeland security … Continue reading

Retaliation against whistleblowers remains problem in FBI

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Former and current FBI agents Wednesday said the agency needs a “culture shift” to stop retaliation against whistleblowers, especially an improved reporting process to better protect those reporting alleged abuses.
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Security experts call urge government to better address cybersecurity risks for businesses

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The Obama administration’s cybersecurity proposals intended to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure through public-private partnerships don’t go far enough, expert say, and recommend alternative measures to address cybersecurity threats, especially to private companies.
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Obama’s cybersecurity plan could infringe on privacy protections: security experts

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WASHINGTON – The Obama administration’s plan to urge businesses to share data with the government to fight cyberthreats could infringe on Americans’ privacy rights, experts warned. While current cybersecurity proposals by President Barack Obama would safeguard people’s personal information from … Continue reading

NSA Director fears “destructive offensive actions”

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WASHINGTON – It is “only a matter of time” before another country or other cyber-enemies launch offensive attacks against critical infrastructure in the U.S., according to Adm. Mike Rogers, director of the National Security Agency. “You look at what happened … Continue reading

DHS employees discuss cyber security, warn of consequences of shutdown

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WASHINGTON — A looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security if more funding isn’t approved next week could hurt information sharing between private companies and the government after a cyberattack, top DHS officials told an American Bar Association meeting … Continue reading

US reputation as a world leader is fading, according to former US Secretary of Defense

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WASHINGTON – The modern American political system – full of constant campaigning and political gridlock – is eroding the United States’ global reputation, former Secretary of Defense William Cohen said during a recent discussion on the future of U.S. defense. … Continue reading