Why big data evangelists should be sent to re-education camps
Big data is a dangerous, faith-based ideology. It’s fuelled by hubris, it’s ignorant of history, and it’s trashing decades of progress in social justice.
(more...)Apple hiring law enforcement manager in China to handle ‘increasing’ demands for data
The decision to hire a “head of law enforcement” comes in response to Apple moving to store some Chinese data to servers based on the country’s soil.
(more...)Legislation: To stop the next Snowden, social media security clearance screenings
The Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2014 (HR 5482) hopes to employ ‘social media screening’ to flag violent psychopaths, and prevent the next Edward Snowden from getting a clearance.
(more...)When Apple met U2 and showed too much of the sausage making
Having been sold the image of Cupertino as the privacy good guy, and a music collection as a personalised reflection of one’s tastes, Apple has overplayed its hand by pushing an album onto its users.
(more...)U.S. government to Yahoo: Comply with PRISM, or we’ll make sure you go bankrupt
The fines threatened against Yahoo for failing to “join” the NSA’s PRISM program would have thrown the company into financial turmoil. The company’s lawyers speak out.
(more...)Six big iOS 8 issues for enterprises
The new Apple software and new hardware for it have many features that could present problems for enterprises if IT doesn’t prepare.
(more...)It’s not too late for privacy
September 15, 2014
IT Security in the Snowden Era,Privacy,Why business leaders must be security leaders,ZDNet
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Even if we accepted the ridiculous premise that privacy is at odds with progress, no it’s not too late, for a couple of reasons.
(more...)Microsoft and Yahoo spar with U.S. government [Government IT News]
September 15, 2014
Government,Government Asia,Government AU,Government UK,Government US,Privacy,Security,ZDNet
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The big online and tech companies suffer from an interesting conflict: the government is both customer and the one carrying the biggest stick in the privacy battle. Unless there’s a major policy change, you’re going to see more stories like these.
(more...)Microsoft and Yahoo spar with U.S. government [Government IT News]
September 15, 2014
Government,Government Asia,Government AU,Government UK,Government US,Privacy,Security,ZDNet
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The big online and tech companies suffer from an interesting conflict: the government is both customer and the one carrying the biggest stick in the privacy battle. Unless there’s a major policy change, you’re going to see more stories like these.
(more...)Facebook nymwars: Disproportionately outing LGBT performers, users furious
Facebook is enforcing its “real names” policy, insidiously outing a disproportionate number of gay, trans and adult performers — placing them at risk for attacks, stalking, privacy violations and more.
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