During September 2011, Overdrive announced that some of the ebooks it provided would be accessible on Kindle devices. This was a big moment in the history of ebooks and libraries. It was something that the library community wanted. However, with the increased access came privacy concerns. Amazon.com would, due to the way the system was […]
New European Plan Proposed for Safer Internet for Children and Teenagers
Filed by on May 2, 2012
From Euroalert: The European Commission set out a plan for safer internet and better internet content for children and teenagers. In particular, the new strategy is to build up the market for interactive, creative and educational content online, in a partnership between the European Commission and Member States, mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers and providers […]
FTC Issues Final Commission Report on Protecting Consumer Privacy
Filed by on March 26, 2012
Direct to Full Text Report (112 pages; PDF) From an FTC Announcement/Summary: The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s chief privacy policy and enforcement agency, issued a final report setting forth best practices for businesses to protect the privacy of American consumers and give them greater control over the collection and use of their personal data. […]
White House Unveils 'Privacy Bill of Rghts' Initiative
Filed by on February 23, 2012
From The Hill: The White House announced a set of principles for protecting consumers’ privacy online Thursday and promised to work with Congress to enact them into law. The guidelines, dubbed a “Privacy Bill of Rights,” spell out how Web companies should handle user information. The White House declared that consumers have a right to […]
36 Attorneys General Question Google's New Privacy Policy While Center For Digital Democracy Files Complaint With FTC
Filed by on February 22, 2012
Two stories. 1. State AGs Voice Concern With Google’s Privacy Changes (via CNBC) Citing concerns that recent changes to Google’s privacy policy heighten the risk of identity theft and fraud, 36 Attorneys General have sent the company’s chief executive a letter outlining their issues with the new guidelines. Full Text of Letter Sent to Larry […]
Lawmakers: Google Dodging Details on Privacy Issues
Filed by on February 3, 2012
From Digital Daily (via AllThingsD/WSJ): Several members of Congress continued to express reservations about Google’s new privacy policy after a closed-door meeting on Thursday, with one House member saying that Google’s handling of sensitive medical searches may violate HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. House lawmakers met with Google Deputy General Counsel Mike […]
