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Data privacy standards, American style

October 11, 2005 NetIQ's Kimber Spradlin says that when it comes to data privacy, the EU is way ahead of Uncle Sam. That may be about to change. TAGS: European Union, Patrick Leahy, legislation, HIPAA, legislator, regulation, identity theft, U.S., health, Europe, security

Explaining N.Y.'s proposed Wi-Fi law

November 17, 2005 Westchester County exec Andy Spano says passage of a proposed New York bill will help, not hinder, protection of personal data. TAGS: legislation, Wi-Fi, New York, law, wireless network, article, security, database, laptop computer

Australians take aim at spyware

May 12, 2005 Those convicted of installing spyware or cookies could face up to two years in prison, under new Australian legislation. TAGS: Brian Greig, legislation, Democrat, spyware, uninstall, security

Year in review: Privacy and surveillance

December 21, 2006 In 2006, some politicians wanted to push for more privacy and others wanted more surveillance. Neither side won. TAGS: surveillance, NSA, RFID, passport, politician, pretexting, RFID tag, legislation, Bush Administration, Republican, president, security

Queen gives biometric ID cards the green light

November 23, 2004 Legislation for a British FBI is also in the Queen's Speech, which promises "security for all." TAGS: ID card, legislation, government, terrorism, U.K., security

British legislation to enforce encryption key disclosure

May 18, 2006 Part of act would give police power to force businesses, individuals to hand over the keys in criminal investigations. TAGS: banker, police, security expert, Zurich, legislation, disclosure, key, encryption, U.K., security

New law may tighten power plant security

August 16, 2005 The U.S. electricity grid will be governed by new federal regulations to ward off future "cybersecurity incidents." TAGS: council, Internet Security Systems Inc., legislation, standards, security, U.S.

Democrat proposes lifting federal ban on Net gambling

April 26, 2007 A prominent House member says it's time to legalize--and regulate--the burgeoning industry. TAGS: ban, legislation, Democrat, Rep., bill, payment, U.S., security

Senate tax proposal under scrutiny

July 6, 2006 The U.S. Senate mulls expanding how the IRS can use the Internet to contact American taxpayers. But privacy and security concerns linger. TAGS: tax, phishing, legislation, summary, Sophos Plc., e-mail, security

Panel: Don't rush into new data security laws

July 22, 2005 Lawyers, academics and former federal officials question urgency of enacting broad-based national rules now pending in Congress. TAGS: Marc Rotenberg, data security, Sen., Rep., legislation, incentive, law, lawyer, security

Lawmakers take aim at social-networking sites

May 11, 2006 Proposed law would cordon off access to sites such as MySpace and LiveJournal from schools and libraries. TAGS: MySpace, LiveJournal, Rep., Republican, legislation, children, school, library, security
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