Canadian News
Privacy Commissioners Release New Video Surveillance Guidelines
Government of Canada Newsroom (press release) – Ottawa,ON,Canada
These guidelines have been endorsed by Jennifer Stoddart, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Frank Work, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of …
World / Internet News
ICO examines Phorm’s plans for customer privacy
Telecom Paper (subscription) – Houten,Netherlands
An ICO statement said it was initially approached by Phorm for its view and is now examining the information on how Phorm plans to protect privacy. …
FBI Admits More Privacy Violations
Slashdot – USA
Perhaps we should start with re-examining the concept of privacy, and decide precisely the level of privacy we’re comfortable with. by Degreeless (1250850) …
Goldstein: New Media Spurs Privacy Concerns
Adweek – New York,NY,USA
While new digital media platforms empower marketers to reach consumers just about everywhere, advertisers and their agencies must be more mindful of privacy …
Missouri House approves drug monitoring bill over privacy objections
Kansas City Star – MO,USA
By JASON NOBLE JEFFERSON CITY | Privacy concerns nearly upended a bill creating a system for monitoring prescription drugs sales in the Missouri House on …
Internet Users Mixed on Privacy Concerns
RisMedia.com (press release) – Norwalk,CT,USA
RISMEDIA, March 7, 2008-(MCT)-Americans are conflicted about Internet privacy. They say they want better protection for their personal data, but often trade …
Phorm to Address Concerns Surrounding Privacy, UK Operation
ClickZ News – New York,NY,USA
Since it announced a deal with three of the UK’s largest ISPs last week, Phorm has faced increasing scrutiny over the privacy implications of its system and …
When does a privacy breach cause harm?
Computerworld – Framingham,MA,USA
So when do privacy breaches cause harm? That’s what I asked Anita Allen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s law school. …
Gore chiefs in privacy dispute
The Southland Times – Southland,New Zealand
“The question must now be asked, did the Gore District Council give permission to Mr Parry to commit breaches of the Privacy Act.” The documents included …
Ad system ‘will protect privacy‘
BBC News – UK
By Darren Waters A privacy campaign group has praised the user protection measures of a controversial online advertising system about to be deployed in the …