Tag Archives: Privacy
“Internal evidence of harm has a lot to do with freedom of speech”
“Remember that privacy harm is not only a question of reputation – that’s external harms – but internal harm. if you’re concerned about your reading or watching habits could be watched, you could be chilled. To me, knowing that other … Continue reading
Filed under technology
Looking Back: The Best Interviews of 2010 [VIDEO]
2010 was full of amazing stories and experiences, both personal and professional. I’m grateful for the many opportunities I had speak to brilliant, fascinating people about technology, government, media and civil society. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from my interviews … Continue reading
Filed under cyberlaw, education, government 2.0, journalism, social media, technology, video
Privacy Camp DC 2010: 3 words [#privacy2010]
Today I’m at the 2010 Privacy Camp unconference in Washington, D.C. As with every unconference, it kicked off with each participant introducing him or herself with three words that offer insight into their work, identity, passion or wit. Combining them … Continue reading
Filed under poll, social media, technology
Google reacts to negative Buzz, improves privacy settings. Will it be enough?
As the Wall Street Journal reported today, Google’s development team has been working “feverishly” to tweak Buzz privacy settings. Earlier tonight, Google responded to widespread privacy concerns about Buzz, its new social messaging platform. Todd Jackson, Buzz product manager, annouced … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, social bookmarking, technology
MIT Panel: “Machines with eyes & texting spies” [privacy]
“Big Brother has nothing on growing up as a minister’s daughter in a small town.” Shava Nerad, Development Director / former Executive Director of the Tor Project, offered that trenchant observation in the context of a panel on privacy held … Continue reading
“Massachusetts Senate seeks to amend, weaken data protection law” [new article]
We had to respond to a bit of a curveball this morning on the Mass. data protection law. A MA Senate Bill significantly alters certain provisions. I reported on it today and will be reviewing it further tomorrow. “Massachusetts Senate … Continue reading
Filed under article, journalism
Biometrics, privacy and compliance [new article]
Image by striatic via Flickr It was deeply satisfying to see the piece on biometrics I’ve been working on go live today. It turned out well, especially with the usual polish that my brilliant copy editor put on the prose, … Continue reading
Filed under article, journalism, technology
