PrivacySpot.com - Privacy Law and Data Protection - nothing but privacyWelcome to Privacy Spot, a privacy law blog sponsored by Hughes & Luce, LLP. Privacy Spot provides news, commentary and resources related to current privacy law and data protection topics and issues.NSA Spies on Americans- December 16, 2005 In some terrific investigative journalism, The New York Times has uncovered information that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been eavesdropping on people within the United States since 2002. This signals a drastic departure from the agency's longstanding rules, and indicates that the government permitted extraordinary exceptions to laws and regulations after the World Trade Center was attacked in 2001.http://privacyspot.com/?q=node/view/787 Who Needs Network Security Anyway- December 14, 2005 InfoWorld has an article that should strike fear in the heart of anyone concerned about network security. The article discusses how easily usernames and passwords can be collected from public and semi-public wireless and wired networks, such as those found in airports and hotels. More concerning, however, is the apparent lack of security measures employed by the very people that know better -- namely, IT security professionals.http://privacyspot.com/?q=node/view/785 Putting a Name with a Facebook- December 14, 2005 Facebook is an online directory popular among high-school and college students. Users can post photos, commentary, personal information, and just about anything else. They can also designate whether to make their information public or keep it private among friends. Facebook recently attracted national media attention when a Fisher College student was expelled for posts to the site. Law enforcement personnel and educators have also expressed concern that the site might be used by stalkers.http://privacyspot.com/?q=node/view/786 Audio Available of John Gilmore vs Gonzales Arguments on December 8, 2005- December 14, 2005 On July 4, 2002, John Gilmore went to Oakland International Airport in California and attempted to take a domestic flight. He produced his ticket and was told he also had to show his ID. He asked to see the law requiring him to show ID before he could travel. Mr. Gilmore was informed that the law was secret and that he could not see it. He missed his flight. Then he sued the government. Oral agruments were heard before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on December 8, 2005. The court has...http://privacyspot.com/?q=node/view/784 |