EU officials said Monday they are seeking to expand an anti-terror data sharing deal with the U.S. Treasury. The European Commission wants to give U.S. anti-terror investigators access to European operation centers run by bank transfer consortium SWIFT, EU spokesman Michele Cercone said. The consortium set up by member banks is responsible for the collection…
Maine law limits collection of data on minors
David Navetta of InfoSecCompliance provides an overview of a new law in Maine that limits the collection of personal information of minors. The law, which goes into effect on September 12, 2009, has a provision for an individual cause of action in state court, unlike many privacy laws that do not provide for an individual…
An open letter regarding opt out cookie expirations
Chris Soghoian has posted a data-supported open letter to the NAI about opt-out cookies that is well worth reading. Chris writes, in part: In particular, I would like to draw your attention to the widely varying expiration dates for the behavioral advertising opt out cookies supplied by the various NAI member advertisers. The opt out…
On the Jeff Farias Show today
Jeff’s guests today include ZDNet’s Robin Harris on RFID & privacy and Ed Hasbrouck (‘The Practical Nomad’) on travel restrictions and privacy rights. You can listen online.