Chapter 2 Links
2.1 The Impact of Computer Technology
Last year's TJX and
UK data breaches
More
data breaches
Genetic
Privacy
Spyware
or phoning home
Sony rootkit
Insurance credit scoring
Legislation
against credit scoring
Wireless
Location Privacy
2.2 "Big Brother is Watching You"
Mass surveillance
Surveillance conference
Government
database
matching
Employment verification
National
Crime Information Center
Internet Companies
An information broker
Expunged
criminal records in databases
Government
prescription drug database
ISP Snooping
Computer
search and seizure cases
Body Scanning
Google
and your privacy
Internet
surveillance and data mining
2.3 Consumer Information
Some consumer database companies:
InfoUSA
Certified Lists
Epsilon
TMone
Focus USA
Experian
Government
using consumer databases
Children's Online Privacy
Protection Act
Credit bureaus:
Equifax
Experian
TransUnion
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair
and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
2.4 More Privacy Risks
Social Security
Number
(Identification
and Authentication)
Status
in Texas Public Records
Real ID Act
of 2005
Current Status
Medical
Privacy
Diabetes
Discrimination
Americans with Disabilities Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Risks of
online public records
2.5 Protecting Privacy: Education, Technology, and Markets
Privacy Tips
New York Times
Center for Democracy and Technology
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Electronic Freedom Foundation
http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/donray.htm
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Discrimination
based on credit score
Is it legal?
2.6 Protecting Privacy: Law and Regulation
US Privacy Laws
European
Privacy Directive
Privacy protection around the world
Updates
Your ISP wants to spy on you.
In the UK
In the US
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