Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World and Sun will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police in London over claims they obtained personal information through deception. The police will look into the allegations, Commissioner Paul Stephenson said in an e-mailed statement today. Thirty-one journalists working for the tabloid newspapers acquired such information through “blagging,” or underhand…
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Clear vows to erase personal info. Or not.
Fred Aun of StorefrontBacktalk discusses what happens now to all of the confidential information the Clear registered traveler program compiled on customers. Since June 22, when the company first ceased operations, consumers have not been able to get a clear (no pun intended) and full explanation of the company’s intentions with respect to their personal…
VeriChip supports bill barring forced implantation
Healthcare IT News reports that VeriChip Corporation is supporting the Pennsylvania bill that would ban the forced implantation of identification devices in people (see previous coverage here). The bill, which passed the House, has yet to go to the state Senate. “In general, we are supportive of legislation that prohibits forced implants,” said Silverman. “VeriChip,…
What does “sensitive data” mean?
Douglas MacMillan blogs about the definition of “sensitive data” over on BusinessWeek. As pointed out previously, at least some privacy advocates have noted that the online behavioral advertising industry’s proposal for self-regulation does not go far enough in restricting what types of information would not be collected and used. The definition in the self-regulatory program…