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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowing members of the public to voluntarily participate in a new program that has been created to try and predict when an individual will commit a crime--or possibly engage in terroristic activities--Declan McCullagh of CNET reported Friday. McCullagh said that an internal document originating from Homeland Security, obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) under the Freedom of Information Act, reveals "efforts to 'collect,...
SHERMAN, Conn., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Communications Corporation (PCC), a security technology company that protects personal data and information online, today announced a partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to help broaden public education and awareness about security threats that occur over unencrypted WiFi networks. The proliferation of smartphones and an ever-increasing mobile society has led to rapid growth in public WiFi usage, said Kent Lawson,...
HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff® for SharePoint Now Offers Enhanced Checks for HIPAA/HITECH, FISMA, Web Beacons and More Nashua, NH (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 HiSoftware Inc., a leading provider of content-aware compliance solutions, today announced an upgrade to its signature SharePoint compliance product to meet the evolving needs of its customers in healthcare, the federal government and other key sectors. HiSoftware will be showcasing its new privacy functionality at the 2011...
Pennsylvanians encouraged to take the 'Cyber Pledge' HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to encourage Pennsylvanians to take steps to protect their computers, smartphones and mobile devices from online threats, Governor Corbett has proclaimed October as "Cyber Security Awareness Month." "As more and more people are using social media, mobile applications and wireless devices to manage their day-to-day lives, it critically important for Pennsylvanians to...
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdTruth(TM), a pro-privacy tracking technology initiative within 41st Parameter - the leading provider of online cross-channel fraud detection and prevention solutions - has become an Associate Member of the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB). AdTruth was created to augment the performance of cookies while maintaining a commitment to protecting user privacy. AdTruth offers patented device identification technology that operates without collecting any...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing tougher privacy protections to help safeguard children's personal information online. The new rules, which apply to children under the age of 13 years old, would tighten requirements covering the collection and storage of personal information by websites, and the way in which websites solicit and obtain parental approval. The Commission said the amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) are designed to keep...
Changes in Technology Drive Proposed Updates WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule, which gives parents control over what personal information websites may collect from children under 13. The FTC proposes these amendments to ensure that the Rule continues to protect children's privacy, as mandated by Congress, as online technologies evolve. The...
Updated iAWFUL Ranks Top Threats to Online Commerce WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NetChoice's Fall 2011 iAWFUL list identifies a massive new Internet tax regime, overreaching social network restrictions and federal data retention requirements as potentially devastating for the Internet's continued success. Since 2009, the Internet Advocates' Watchlist for Ugly Laws (iAWFUL) has identified state and federal legislation that poses the greatest threat to the Internet...
Highlights Leading Privacy Writings for Hill and Agencies To Consider When Addressing Privacy Concerns WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) released the newest edition of its Privacy Papers for Policy Makers. This year's compilation highlights leading privacy writings voted by the FPF Advisory Board to be most useful for policy makers on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies who are focusing on how to improve the protection of...
International Awareness Day to Celebrate the Importance of Data Privacy and Protection WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on cybersecurity awareness and education for all digital citizens, today announced that it will organize and lead efforts for Data Privacy Day on January 28, 2012. This annual international awareness initiative promotes data privacy and protection across the...
