J. G. Vibes writes: A group of software developers with a history in military intelligence have created a smartphone app that promises to encrypt voice and text messages for private communication. There are already many encryption options in existence but they are unfortunately difficult to use, which is a barrier for those without the skills,…
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Privacy Papers For Policy Makers 2012
The Future of Privacy Forum has released its 2012 issue of Privacy Papers for Policy Makers. Here’s the Table of Contents: Bridging the Gap Between Privacy and Design Deidre Mulligan and Jennifer King ‘Going Dark’ Versus a ‘Golden Age of Surveillance’ Peter Swire and Kenesa Ahmad How Come I’m Allowing Strangers to go Through My Phone? Smart…
Navigating App Privacy Laws and Best Practices
Tim Kridel writes for Digital Innovation Gazette: More than half of app users have uninstalled or decided to not install an app due to concerns about personal information, according to a recent Pew Internet Project survey. If that isn’t motivation enough to protect customer privacy, consider the growing number of federal and state laws penalizing…
Event Today: The Public Voice: Privacy Rights are a Global Challenge
Renata Avila writes: October 22, 2012 is an important day for global civil society defending privacy and free speech. The Public Voice coalition will be hosting a global conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and you are invited to take part in the conversation and interact with the panelists. You can follow the live conversation here, and…