Schools that compel students to use commercial cloud services for email and documents are putting privacy at risk, says a campaign group calling for strict controls on the use of such services in education.
Google loses appeal in Street View privacy lawsuit
A U.S. appeals court upheld a district court decision that Google’s collection of data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks under its Street View program is not exempt from federal wiretap laws.
Privacy groups ask FTC to oppose Facebook's policy changes
Six privacy groups have asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to strike down proposed changes to Facebook’s policies, as they …
Bitcoin offers privacy – as long as you don't cash out or spend it
On the surface, Bitcoin seems to be a great way to hide cash. Actually, it’s a terrible way to launder money.
Next Microsoft CEO faces rocky road in easing NSA-fueled privacy worries
When Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer steps down in the next 12 months, his successor will be left with the …
Privacy groups criticize proposed $8.5 million Google settlement
Five U.S. privacy groups have opposed a proposed US$8.5 million settlement with Google in a class action lawsuit over search …
Tech legal news site Groklaw shutting down, citing email privacy concerns
Technology legal news website Groklaw is shutting down due to concerns over the continued availability of secure email in the wake of revelations about U.S. government surveillance.
Possibility in the privacy pitfalls?
Last month, a former CIA technician leaked information on the National Security Agency’s data gathering surveillance programme dubbed PRISM. Joe Lipscombe investigates what relevance this holds for the Middle East.
Information Commissioner threatens Google with legal action over privacy policy
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is threatening legal action and fines against Google over its updated privacy policy.
Three quarters of consumers concerned about privacy online: report
New research commissioned by civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has revealed that over three quarters of consumers globally are concerned about their privacy online.
Lawmakers press Google on Glass privacy
Members of a U.S. congressional group on privacy wrote Thursday to Google CEO Larry Page requesting information on how the …
Google privacy policy under European investigation
Six European data protection authorities will conduct formal investigations of Google’s privacy policy after the company repeatedly rejected their requests …
EU pledges Google privacy policy action
European privacy authorities have threatened action before the Summer to curb Google’s collection, combination and storage of its users’ personal …
Skype privacy called into question
Several organisations and individuals have sent a letter to Skype owner Microsoft, explaining that the firm should release information about …
FTC strengthens online children’s privacy rules
Websites, mobile apps and online advertising networks targeting children will be required to follow new privacy regulations, including getting a …
Top data privacy agency launches Microsoft investigation
Europe’s top data privacy agency has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft’s privacy policy. Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it …
Digital watchdogs warn privacy issues with Facebook changes
Two digital rights group urged Facebook on Tuesday to halt changes to its governance and data use policies, warning the …
Judge accepts $22.5 million Google fine in Safari privacy case
A U.S. judge has indicated she will accept the terms of a settlement deal between Google and the U.S. Federal …
Facebook launches privacy education for new users
Facebook has launched an expanded privacy education campaign for new users, with the focus on default settings, user access to …
Facebook denies reports of major privacy breach
Facebook has denied news reports of a major privacy breach involving users who saw their private messages from 2009 and …