Google Makes Encryption and Privacy of Searches Easier for Users
Kudos to Google, which will now ensure that the searches of its users are protected from Wi-Fi hackers or rogue Web snoops. On Tuesday, Google announced that it will begin encrypting search queries and results of users who are logged into their Google accounts. Previously, if users wanted to search the Internet securely over an […]
Senator Leahy (D-VT) Makes Keynote Address at CFP on Thursday (June 16, 2011)
Today Senator Leahy (D-VT) made a brief keynote address at the Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference at the Georgetown Law Center (CFP). Senator Leahy urged that we must “modernize” the legal framework to stay apace with the technology of today’s age. He discussed the numerous recent data breaches, and quoted statistics indicating the hundreds of […]
FPF Advisory Board Members Take the Stage at Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference to discuss: “Frontiers in Privacy"
Wednesday, June 15 at Computers Freedom and Privacy (CFP), three Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) Advisory Board members took the stage during a discussion about “Frontiers in Privacy.” Advisory Board member Professor Annie Anton moderated a discussion between Professors Peter Swire and Daniel Solove. The discussion was fast-paced and covered six topics–each getting a lightning-round […]
Privacy Papers for Policy Makers Event
For those of you who are unable to join us in person for the announcement of the leading “Privacy Papers for Policy Makers,” we have extended the following two options: To view the “Privacy Papers for Policy Makers” event live, click here: http://www.law.gwu.edu/News/Videos/Pages/Privacy.aspx This event will be available for viewing on September 15 from 8 […]
"HTTP Everywhere" Browser Security – A Step In the Right Direction
The following piece is a guest blog from Mark Goldstein, CIPP. Goldstein is a privacy/security consultant and previously served as a senior director in AOL’s consumer advocacy and privacy department. Most consumers are aware that they should look for the “padlock” icon on their browser when visiting their online bank. The “padlock” tells the consumer […]
FPF's Comments in Response to Department of Commerce Privacy NOI
The Department of Commerce is examining the nexus between privacy and innovation in the Internet economy, as reflected in its recent Notice of Inquiry (NOI) to which the Future of Privacy Forum submitted this document. After detailing the importance of privacy to the success of the Internet economy, our submission provides examples of innovations in […]
FPF Submits Comments in Response to Department of Commerce Privacy NOI
The Department of Commerce is examining the nexus between privacy and innovation in the Internet economy, as reflected in its recent Notice of Inquiry (NOI) to which the Future of Privacy Forum submitted this document. After detailing the importance of privacy to the success of the Internet economy, our submission provides examples of innovations in online privacy such […]
Google: Delete Here, Not There!
Our “privacy community” readers are probably very well aware that Google has recently admitted that the company’s Street View cars had been collecting the contents of communications sent over unsecured WiFi networks. The European authorities are incensed about this revelation and today we read reports that the FTC may be investigating. We trust that regulators, […]
2010 Gallery of Leading Practices
Today, the Future of Privacy will be at the NTIA Dialogue on Privacy and Innovation. Jules Polonetsky will be participating on a panel regarding innovations in transparency and choice. In order to recognize innovations in this area, the Future of Privacy Forum is launching its 2010 Gallery of Leading Practices. We have listed companies and […]