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Laptop searches at border spark debate over privacy vs. security

(AXcess News) Washington - Laptop searches at the border have sparked debate about how the government's broad powers to search international travelers should apply to electronic data.

Also in the News: Border searches raise privacy concerns

Recent changes to policies governing how information is gathered from U.S. citizens and others crossing the border has put privacy at risk, according to civil liberties advocates quoted in The Washington Post. The Homeland Security Department recently disclosed a new standard for copying material from travelers at the border, one that no longer requires probable cause of wrongdoing before a federal agent may copy data from laptop PCs and cell phones.

International Privacy Initiatives Sweep Industry Privacy Competition

ORLANDO, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- International privacy leadership projects swept the 6th annual HP-International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy Innovation Awards. Winners representing three continents were announced today at the IAPP Privacy Academy in Orlando, Fla. The three areas recognized for significant innovation include organization privacy awareness, consumer privacy education and identity management.

The Privacy Council Launches: 'Together We Can End SPAM, Junk Mail and Unsolicited Phone Calls'

The formation of a Global Privacy Council designed to set firm standards around online privacy has been announced today. In addition to bringing together industry leaders to protect personal privacy on the Internet, The Privacy Council provides a low-cost service for individuals who wish to be removed from the major junk mail, telemarketer and SPAM email lists. The Privacy Council's website also publishes regularly updated articles about the latest personal privacy and security issues.

Bill Moves to Protect Traveler's Laptop Privacy

Following public fears and concerns over privacy, Democrats have submitted a bill that would curtail the Department of Homeland Security's policy of seizing laptops at U.S. borders and demanding access to every file on the hard drive. The bill, dubbed the Travelers Privacy Protection Act, was introduced by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), and is aimed at stopping what they see as "a gross violation of privacy."

3M: 3M Demos Laptop Privacy Filters and Micro Projector to LondonCityAirportPassengers; Free privacy filter giveaway and first-time demonstration of micro projector in airport departure lounge from 28th September to 24th October

TMCNet: 3M: 3M Demos Laptop Privacy Filters and Micro Projector to LondonCityAirportPassengers; Free privacy filter giveaway and first-time demonstration of micro projector in airport departure lounge from 28th September to 24th October

Congress Warned of Google Privacy & Security Risks After Google Markets Services to Staffers on Hill; New Video Shows Privacy Problems With Gmail

Congress Warned of Google Privacy & Security Risks After Google Markets Services to Staffers on Hill; New Video Shows Privacy Problems With Gmail

Congress Warned of Google Privacy & Security Risks After Google Markets Services to Staffers on Hill; New Video Shows Privacy Problems With Gmail

Congress Warned of Google Privacy & Security Risks After Google Markets Services to Staffers on Hill; New Video Shows Privacy Problems With Gmail

Digital Privacy, Compulsory Information Disclosure, and E-Discovery

Striking a reasonable and effective balance between privacy and security is a serious challenge for institutions today. Security is identified by EDUCAUSE as the top IT concern for 2008. In fact, security has been among the top five issues on the list for more than a decade. Identity and access management are currently ranked fifth. While members of the academic community have long been concerned with safeguarding individual and informational confidentiality, institutions are increasingly tasked with achieving a very difficult balance between the conflicting concerns of privacy and security.

This Latest Report Forecasts the Market Size of Security Software and Security Hardware Markets over the Period 2007-2010

TMCNet: This Latest Report Forecasts the Market Size of Security Software and Security Hardware Markets over the Period 2007-2010

Don't forget security

One of the things people often forget when deciding what hosting provider to choose is security. Security is a critical part of the hosting system - if their system is not secure, then your website won't be secure. And it can be hard enough to protect your site from your own mistakes without having to worry about the security of your host. And before you scoff, even I have been the victim of security breaches, both of my own cause (d'oh!) and from my hosting provider. And security breaches can be hard to clean up, even if they are caught within moments of the break in. The site WebHostingRating.com has a great article on Must-Have Security Features you should look for in your Web hosting provider.

Research and Markets: This Latest Report Forecasts the Market Size of Security Software and Security Hardware Markets over the Period 2007-2010

TMCNet: Research and Markets: This Latest Report Forecasts the Market Size of Security Software and Security Hardware Markets over the Period 2007-2010

Data privacy, security laws have far-reaching impact

Massachusetts has enacted data privacy and data security regulations that will make it eke out California for the most wide ranging state privacy and security laws -- laws that are likely to impact the policies, practices, procedures, contracts and training used by companies nationwide. The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation determined that there was a significant need for set of comprehensive standards that ensure businesses are taking practical steps to safeguard personal information. While many of these practices are probably adopted by most companies in some way, shape or form --now a laundry list of minimum standards will be required. And, since it may be impractical for a company to treat information collected from Massachusetts residents differently than others--many companies across the country will n

Data privacy, security laws have far-reaching impact

Massachusetts has enacted data privacy and data security regulations that will make it eke out California for the most wide ranging state privacy and security laws--laws that are likely to impact the policies, practices, procedures, contracts and training used by companies nationwide. The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation determined that there was a significant need for set of comprehensive standards that ensure businesses are taking practical steps to safeguard personal information. While many of these practices are probably adopted by most companies in some way, shape or form--now a laundry list of minimum standards will be required. And, since it may be impractical for a company to treat information collected from Massachusetts residents differently than others--many companies across the country will need

Privacy officers to feel the brunt of privacy law changes

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SECNAP Network Security Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month

PRNewswire/ -- SECNAP(R) Network Security Corporation, a leading provider of network and email security solutions, today announced its proud support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. October has been dedicated by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to raising user awareness of cybercrime and offering guidelines for protective measures, such as securing computers, creating strong passwords, and being aware of unusual online behavior.

Encrypting Against Department of Homeland Security's New Laptop Search Policy

PRNewswire/ -- Computer security has never been more necessary. In the past, the threat of a security breach has come in the form of thieves: stolen laptops and PDAs, identity theft, and the like. These days the threat comes from a new ruling by a U.S. court. The Department of Homeland Security will now be allowed to confiscate laptops coming into the U.S. for an indefinite amount of time. Customs and Border Patrol will be able to search laptops or any other electronic device, download entire contents and keep the device for several days.

SECNAP Network Security Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Boca Raton, Fla., Sept. 25, 2008 - SECNAP® Network Security Corporation, a leading provider of network and email security solutions, today announced its proud support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. October has been dedicated by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to raising user awareness of cybercrime and offering guidelines for protective measures, such as securing computers, creating strong passwords, and being aware of unusual online behavior.

SECNAP Network Security Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- SECNAP® Network Security Corporation, a leading provider of network and email security solutions, today announced its proud support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. October has been dedicated by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to raising user awareness of cybercrime and offering guidelines for protective measures, such as securing computers, creating strong passwords, and being aware of unusual online behavior.

Wurldtech hires former Homeland Security Cyber-Security Director as VP

October 16, 2008 - Wurldtech Security Technologies announced that Perry A. Pederson, former Director for the Control Systems Security Program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - National Cyber Security Division (NCSD), has joined the management team as Vice-President of Wurldtech Labs, the applied research and cyber threat intelligence division of the company.

Former Cyber-Security Director For The US Department Of Homeland Security Joins Wurldtech

Vancouver, BC, October 16, 2008--(T-Net)--Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber risk and compliance management solutions for industrial automation industries worldwide, today announced that Mr. Perry A. Pederson, former Director for the Control Systems Security Program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - National Cyber Security Division (NCSD), has joined the management team as Vice-President of Wurldtech Labs, the applied research and cyber threat intelligence division of the company.

Encrypting Against Department of Homeland Security's New Laptop Search Policy

TORONTO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer security has never been more necessary. In the past, the threat of a security breach has come in the form of thieves: stolen laptops and PDAs, identity theft, and the like. These days the threat comes from a new ruling by a U.S. court. The Department of Homeland Security will now be allowed to confiscate laptops coming into the U.S. for an indefinite amount of time. Customs and Border Patrol will be able to search laptops or any other electronic device, download entire contents and keep the device for several days.

Congress Warned of Google Privacy & Security Risks...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Consumer Watchdog released a new on-line video exposing privacy problems with Google’s Gmail service and other Google applications in the wake of Google’s recent marketing efforts on Capitol Hill. At a speech in Washington D.C. today, Google CEO Eric Schmidt acknowledged the group’s privacy concerns and expressed an interest in addressing them. He said his concern was balancing performance and speed of the system with privacy and security demands.

Encrypting Against Department of Homeland Security's New Laptop Search Policy

TORONTO, Sept 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Computer security has never been more necessary. In the past, the threat of a security breach has come in the form of thieves: stolen laptops and PDAs, identity theft, and the like. These days the threat comes from a new ruling by a U.S. court. The Department of Homeland Security will now be allowed to confiscate laptops coming into the U.S. for an indefinite amount of time. Customs and Border Patrol will be able to search laptops or any other electronic device, download entire contents and keep the device for several days.

Privacy groups praise bill curbing warrantless laptop searches

Privacy and civil rights groups are welcoming legislation that proposes tough new standards for conducting searches of laptops and other electronic devices at US borders.

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