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Privacy Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Attorney General Criticizes Apple, Google Data EncryptionAttorney General Criticizes Apple, Google Data Encryption
Technology

Privacy should be balanced with law enforcement’s needs, says Holder.

By Reuters
Technology
Slack Hires Anne Toth to Lead Policy and ComplianceSlack Hires Anne Toth to Lead Policy and Compliance
Technology
By Kara Swisher
Technology
The government says iPhone encryption threatens public safety. They’re wrong.The government says iPhone encryption threatens public safety. They’re wrong.
Technology

The director of the FBI is blasting Apple for beefing up iPhone security. But unbreakable iPhone encryption isn’t a threat to public safety.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
A DIY Invisibility Cloak, Creepy Robotic Falcons and More #MustreadsA DIY Invisibility Cloak, Creepy Robotic Falcons and More #Mustreads
Technology

For under $100, you can reenact your favorite Harry Potter memories. Doesn’t mean you have to, though.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
FBI Director Criticizes Apple’s and Google’s Privacy PoliciesFBI Director Criticizes Apple’s and Google’s Privacy Policies
Technology

FBI director James Comey wants more from Apple and Google over their privacy policies.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
The Bash Bug: What you need to know about the latest security flawThe Bash Bug: What you need to know about the latest security flaw
Technology

How the Bash Bug works and who is vulnerable.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
EU Watchdogs Give Google Guidelines to Change Privacy PracticesEU Watchdogs Give Google Guidelines to Change Privacy Practices
Technology

Six European nations opened investigations after Google updated its privacy policies.

By Julia Fioretti
Cybersecurity
Everyone agrees that NSA reform legislation is needed. So why hasn’t it happened?Everyone agrees that NSA reform legislation is needed. So why hasn’t it happened?
Cybersecurity

More than a year after Ed Snowden’s revelations, Congress still hasn’t passed legislation on NSA surveillance.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Re/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba ScoresRe/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba Scores
Technology

Reviewing the latest lineup of Apple products, looking back on the legendary CEO’s legacy at Oracle and assessing what the Chinese e-commerce giant will do with all that dough.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
The New Normal: Business UnderstandingThe New Normal: Business Understanding
Technology

The cloud opens the door to bringing together structured and semi-structured data into business understanding.

By Bob Muglia
Technology
Code/red: Apple Promises It Won’t Listen to Its CustomersCode/red: Apple Promises It Won’t Listen to Its Customers
Technology

Plus, Sony’s woes and Larry Page International Airport.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Tim Cook Says U.S. Government Still Hasn’t Gotten Privacy RightTim Cook Says U.S. Government Still Hasn’t Gotten Privacy Right
Technology

“I think they erred too much on the collect-everything side,” Cook said in an interview with Charlie Rose.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Google to Host Meetings Across Europe on Privacy RightsGoogle to Host Meetings Across Europe on Privacy Rights
Technology

Google is struggling with Europe’s “right to be forgotten” ruling.

By Reuters