http://www.jhtl.org/blog.html en-US Copyright 2012 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:02:02 -0500 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:02:02 -0500 http://thingamablog.sf.net http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Millions of Facebook users have been affected by clickjacking spammers. Now, Facbook and Washington State have joined forces in protecting users’ rights. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#121 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#121 Computers Court Internet Privacy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:55:31 -0500 Symantec offering to pay hacker group $50,000 is a sign of the times in Internet security. Although hacking is nothing new, groups such as Anonymous bring this issue to light for those individuals who never considered themselves the likely victims of cyber attacks. Due to even security companies being vulnerable to online attacks, professionals and individuals with sensitive information should take extra care to protect information most valuable to themselves and their clients. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#120 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#120 Computers Internet Misc. Privacy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:37:46 -0500 EMI brought a copyright infringement complaint against ReDigi, an upstart digital company that sells used digital music. In the wake of unauthorized music downloading, is EMI right to be concerned, or is ReDigi merely allowing music consumers in this digital age to sell on the free market? http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#119 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#119 Copyright Entertainment Internet Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:29:10 -0500 Google recently announced their new “master privacy policy,” which will become effective on March 1, 2012. The new policy consolidates over 60 of Google’s current privacy policies into one streamlined policy. The new policy covers multiple products, which Google hopes will give the user a simple, smoother experience. The announcement stimulated a lot of concern from lawmakers and other internet users regarding the information Google would be capturing. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#118 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#118 Computers Internet Privacy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:20:51 -0500 The SEC recently published guidance regarding its views on when public companies should disclose information about cybersecurity risks and incidents. While this guidance is not law, it signals the growing importance of corporate cybersecurity. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#117 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/02-01-2012_02-29-2012.html#117 Business Computers Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:33 -0500 The Carrier IQ software is a secretly installed monitoring software contained on millions of handsets throughout the United States. The program logs various user activities, posing the issue of whether service carriers trigger liability under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#116 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#116 Business Copyright Legislation Mobile Phones Privacy Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:27:26 -0500 DHS/ICE this week seized 150 websites in its latest crackdown on Internet sales of counterfeit goods. Opponents argue the seizures are unconstitutional for lack of due process. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#115 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#115 Copyright Internet Trademark Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:55:55 -0500 A computer security researcher recently revealed that software installed on many cellphones is recording all actions taken and then sending it to an outside company. The extent of the data gathering is unsettling, including phone numbers, text messages, and even password information. Many cellphone users are outraged, and the company that designs the software is currently under fire by the public and congress due to grave privacy and security concerns. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#114 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#114 Business Computers Internet Privacy Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:45:41 -0500 The increase of human trafficking in Massachusetts has urged lawmakers to take action, but the Internet causes difficulties in ending an industry of exploitation. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#110 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#110 Legislation Misc. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:28:50 -0500 As Americans we “get” our right to privacy through provisions of the 1st, 4th and 14th amendments. We have the 1st amendment right to free assembly, the 4th amendment right be free from unwarranted search and seizure and the 14th amendment right to due process. Through these provisions the Supreme Court has addressed and upheld birth control rights, abortion rights, marriage rights, and child rearing rights among other issues related to privacy. http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#109 http://www.jhtl.org/archives/01-01-2012_01-31-2012.html#109 Internet Mobile Phones Privacy Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:26:48 -0500