Adam Klein writes: The terror attack in a popular Istanbul nightclub on Sunday is yet another reminder of the need for capable and vigorous counterterrorism programs. At the same time, the United States has always been defined by its commitment to individual liberty and the rule of law. The question is how to reconcile an…
Category: Govt
2017 Federal Trade Commission and Google Complaint
Cynthia J. Larose and Michael B. Katz of Mintz Levin write: Google’s recent changes to its privacy policy are coming under fire from a complaint filed late last year with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) that accuses the company of downplaying “transformational change” in its handling of user data. On June 28, 2016, Google notified its users of changes…
New Year’s Resolution: Make Sure Privacy Policies are Followed and Opt-Out Procedures Work
Deborah M. Lodge of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP reminds us all: A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement is a reminder that companies should make sure that they live up to their privacy policies and that their opt-out procedures work as promised. If not, the FTC is likely to claim that the company violated…
The Year in Government Hacking: 2016 in Review
Eva Galperin of EFF recaps the year: There’s no question that this has been a big year for government hacking. Not a day has gone by without some mention of it in the news. 2016 may forever be remembered as the year when government hacking went so mainstream that Stephen Colbert cracked jokes about Fancy Bear and…