FCC unveils privacy plan to limit how Internet providers can use your data
‘Consumers should have effective control over how their personal information is used.’
On Mar 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
New Hampshire lawmakers pass bill saying libraries can use Tor
The legislation won’t have any legal effect. It’s about affirming a principle.
On Mar 10, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
More Americans support Apple than FBI in iPhone battle, poll shows
People have serious concerns about the government’s position.
On Mar 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
U.S. attorney general defends fight against Apple over terrorist’s iPhone
‘I support strong encryption. … The issue here is warrant-proof encryption.’
The groundbreaking fight to strengthen Internet privacy in public libraries
The bill is meant as a statement in support of privacy software in public libraries.
On Mar 9, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Civil-liberties groups want to join U.S. strategy meetings on countering ISIS online
‘Civil liberties and human rights advocates need to be at the table, too.’
On Mar 8, 2016 by Eric Geller
DOJ appeals New York judge’s ruling denying iPhone order
‘This novel precept,’ the government said of the judge’s reasoning, ‘must be rejected.’
FCC fines Verizon $1.35 million for net-neutrality-violating ‘supercookies’
This kind of tracking violates net neutrality, according to the government.
On Mar 7, 2016 by William Turton
Ex-NSA chief explains why he backs Apple over FBI in iPhone fight
‘Apple is right on just raw security grounds.’
On Mar 7, 2016 by Eric Geller
Big-data researchers believe they have figured out Banksy’s real identity
The implications are troubling.
On Mar 7, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
Top NYPD official says Apple’s encryption helps murderers and kidnappers
Miller said Apple was ‘providing aid’ to wrongdoers.
Police and victims’ relatives urge court to uphold iPhone unlocking order
‘This case is not what Apple is making it out to be.’
On Mar 4, 2016 by Eric Geller
Major tech companies back Apple in landmark fight with FBI
Silicon Valley firms are stressing constitutional objections as they join Apple’s side.
On Mar 3, 2016 by Eric Geller
Amazon just removed encryption from its tablet devices
The company said that few people were using the security feature.
On Mar 3, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
U.S. attorney general calls Apple lazy for refusing to consider encryption backdoors
‘Do we let one company decide this issue for all of us?’
On Mar 2, 2016 by Eric Geller
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