Juliana Gruenwald reports: Three prominent tech companies have come out in support of privacy legislation offered by a key House lawmaker, saying the bill provides “the appropriate balance.” On Monday, Intel, eBay and Microsoft wrote Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, voicing support for his…
Category: Laws
If we protect victims’ identities, what about the accused’s?
Michael Bachelard reports on an issue in Victoria that has received attention in many countries: whether those suspected of sex crimes should have the same right to have their identities protected in any media coverage as those who are alleged victims of sex crimes. The rationale for protecting victims’ names and identities has always been…
NZ: Privacy body eyes online fakes
Adam Bennett reports: Authorities are investigating whether New Zealand should follow California’s lead and make it a criminal offence to impersonate others including politicians on the internet, notably via Twitter and Facebook. California has passed legislation making it a crime to “harm, intimidate, threaten or defraud” through the internet or other electronic means. The offence…
UK ICO announces views on EU data protection law
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today responded to the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) call for evidence on the current data protection legislative framework. The ICO has highlighted the key features it would expect to see in any revised framework and welcomes the MoJ’s recognition of the potential for changes. The ICO supports the review…