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…
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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…
Rutgers Bitcoin Study Reveals False Beliefs on Ease of Use and Privacy
Todd B. Bates writes: People who have used Bitcoin, and those who don’t have any experience with it, have something in common: Both groups share misconceptions about how the controversial digital currency actually works. People who have never used Bitcoin – an internet-based form of money – don’t think they ever could. Even Bitcoin users…