Andrew Colley reports: The government was warned early this year that proposed new data retention laws would put Australians at higher risk of privacy breaches. The controversial proposal, which could see internet companies store up to two years’ worth of data on subscribers and users, is part of a package of legislative changes to overhaul…
Category: Breaches
LeAnn Rimes Sues Women for Invasion of Privacy
Anthony Castellano reports: Country music star LeAnn Rimes has filed a lawsuit against two women she claims illegally taped a conversation with her and posted it online. Rimes filed an invasion of privacy lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Kimberly Smiley and her daughter Lexi Smiley secretly recorded a telephone conversation “to spitefully…
Paying Lip Service to Privacy
Jeffrey Roman writes: News of Google’s $22.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission has come and gone, yet privacy issues reflected in the case remain a concern. Where are the gaps and how can companies fill them? Attorney Francoise Gilbert offers details. “Many companies just pay lip service to privacy,” says Gilbert of the IT Law…
Dutch Rail gets knuckles rapped but avoids fine for privacy invasion
From DutchNews.nl: Dutch Rail (NS) has invaded the privacy of owners of the public transport smart payment card by using their personal information for marketing purposes without permission, privacy watchdog CBP said on Tuesday. Even holders of the ‘anonymous’ smart card, which does not contain personal information or carry a photo, have been the victims,…