FCC rules on sharing consumer information could ding broadband provider profits

Oct 28, 2016
It might seem like a big victory for privacy advocates, but the new rules won't stop companies like Comcast and AT&T from collecting data
The seal of the Federal Communications Commission hangs behind commissioner Tom Wheeler's chair inside the hearing room at the FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Apple wants to know users better without knowing them

Jun 21, 2016
Apple's new operating system could give the company more data to better compete.
Apple has a new operating system that will be introduced this fall.
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Hulk Hogan awarded $115 million in Gawker case

Mar 18, 2016
The wrestler sued for violation of privacy after the site published a sex tape.
Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Our most immutable material

Mar 16, 2016
23andMe’s Kate Black on protecting genetic data.
23andMe provides genetics testing to customers. 
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Drones fly faster than the law can keep up with

Aug 13, 2015
A swarm of unresolved legal questions clouds the skies for drones.

The long arms of the right to be forgotten

May 28, 2015
Technological and political borders conflict.

At RSA, desperate for data to help understand threats

Apr 22, 2015
At the RSA Conference, security pros are looking for answers to stop breaches.

For public good, not for profit.

Cybersecurity: Mr. Obama goes to Silicon Valley

Feb 13, 2015
The president confronts tech companies on the tension between security and privacy

Regaining control of your online data

Nov 18, 2014
In a culture shift, new apps and sites help users protect and erase private data.

How your car's computers can spy on you

Nov 14, 2014
Auto makers issue privacy standards for the data that cars collect.