- Thu Dec 17 2009 FTC may enter latest Facebook privacy debacle
Scattered griping about the social network's new privacy policies could turn into a firestorm, as EPIC complains about the decision to push more member content public.
- Wed Dec 23 2009 Using Facebook and Twitter safely
Share a lot? Here's a guide to the security and privacy problems that users of Facebook and Twitter encounter, and what they can do about it.
- Wed Dec 16 2009 Keeping Uncle Sam from spying on citizens
As Center for Democracy and Technology lawyer, Greg Nojeim works to keep government from using national security as excuse to violate citizens' online privacy.
- Tue Dec 5 2000 University sets up information security center
John Hopkins University plans to establish an information security research center to try to delve into the complexities of Internet privacy and security.
- Fri Jun 13 1997 Children at center of privacy debate
The FTC continues its privacy hearings, focusing on Net-savvy children who may be able to zip around cyberspace better than their parents.
- Wed Dec 9 2009 Facebook details new privacy settings
All Facebook users will soon be required to configure their privacy settings, though the company encourages people to keep some information public.
- Fri Dec 11 2009 Note to Silicon Valley: How not to manage privacy
Stanford Law Fellow Larry Downes says the real problem behind recent privacy gaffes and missteps--including Facebook's--is not of policy but rather of public relations.
- Tue Sep 21 2004 Feds order airlines to divulge passenger details
Requirement is part of a trial run of a computer system intended to spot terrorists before they can board a plane.
- Wed Feb 18 2009 Podcast: Privacy advocate, Facebook official speak out
Larry Magid talks with Electronic Privacy Information Center director and Facebook chief privacy officer about the recent Facebook terms of service controversy.
- Thu Dec 29 2005 Year in review: Electronic surveillance takes center stage
Congress, courts wrestle with the Patriot Act, and RFID tags become more popular.




