Posts Tagged ‘privacy’
Software keeps track of third parties
STANFORD (US) — As the Federal Trade Commission pushes for a “do not track” mechanism to protect online consumer privacy, researchers are developing technology to make it work. </p
Friday, December 3, 2010 14:59 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Sep 29, 2010 15:04 - 0 Comments
Are your apps spying on you?
DUKE (US) — A newly developed tool called TaintDroid is designed to identify mobile phone apps that transmit private data to online advertisers. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 18, 2010 11:32 - 0 Comments
Should FTC set rules for Facebook?
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Concerns about changes to Facebook policies regarding sharing user information have some asking if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should set up social media guidelines to protect users’ privacy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 15, 2009 16:59 - 0 Comments
Giving away privacy by sharing online?
DUKE (US)—Millions of Internet users have been enjoying the fun—and free—services provided by advertiser-supported online social networks like Facebook. But are those users risking their privacy? (more…)
