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Privacy and the Smart Grid: New Frontiers, New Challenges
Today, Jules is in Madrid presenting at “Privacy by Design: The Definitive Workshop” on privacy issues and the Smart Grid. While upgrading our power system by introducing two-way data flows could lead to a cleaner environment, reduced power costs, and more reliable utility service, there are data privacy issues that must be addressed if consumers […]
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Could Bozeman Montana city officials be prosecuted for Facebook snooping?
Bozeman city officials are requiring certain applicants to hand over social media passwords for background checks. From the Lori Drew case, we know that violating a social network site’s Terms of Service could be charged as a crime. Here is the relevant language in the Facebook Terms of Service. “You will not share your password, […]
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FPF Adds Two New Advisory Board Members
FPF is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to our advisory board, which includes leading figures from industry, academia, law and advocacy groups. Today we welcome Marcia Hofmann, staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and Danielle Citron, an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law. […]
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