Joe Cadillic writes: According to Courthouse News (CN) article, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson warned law enforcement of a new breed of terrorism that sees people “self-radicalize.” “As I have said many times, we are in a new phase of the global terrorist threat, requiring a whole new type of response,” Johnson said. “We have moved from a world of terrorist-directed…
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Prof. Steven Bellovin Named First Technology Scholar by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
As announced by Columbia University: Computer Science Professor Steven Bellovin has been appointed the first Technology Scholar by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). A nationally recognized expert in technology and network security, Bellovin has examined technology and its privacy implications throughout his career. “I’m delighted to be joining PCLOB,” says Bellovin. “Modern intelligence agencies rely heavily…
It’s Data Privacy Day!
And in honor of it, all of the candidates for President in both major political parties will issue statements explaining how they will protect our privacy from government and business over-reach. Okay, so I’m just kidding. The reality is that none of the candidates has really addressed privacy issues, despite all the hours upon endless…
Now there’s no excuse for not doing what you said you’d do with Cortana snooping on your emails
James Farrell writes: Can you imagine this: You promised your girlfriend/boyfriend last week, in an email, that you’d accompany him/her to the gym (you put on a ton of weight over the holidays). You never made it to the appointment. “I forgot,” you tell your loved one. “Impossible,” is the reply you’re met with, “Cortana would…