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News Facebook will roll out more extensive privacy controls today, as well as an instant-messaging service soon, representatives from the company announced during a press briefing at the company's headquarters in California. [19 Mar 2008]
The Weekly Round-Up: 14.03.08
Round-Up They love mobile phones because they get privacy from their parents through them. In related news, the bad news for Apple and Google is that the laptop is the new mobile phone, which means they're... [14 Mar 2008]
Laptops are the new mobile phone, says Carphone Warehouse
News They love mobile phones because they get privacy from their parents through them. "The laptop is the new mobile phone. This is why I get comfort from knowing five million customers are paying by direct... [12 Mar 2008]
The Naked CIO: Identity crisis
Comment My legal department is constantly ensuring confidentiality and privacy are standard within any contract. Online, before I give my credit information, I have to provide my home address, phone number and... [25 Feb 2008]
Photos of the year
Photo Street View has caught some unusual shots of the American public, including this San Franciscan, raising questions around invasion of privacy. silicon.com showcased the 10 devices for Santa to bring - including this... [13 Dec 2007]
Missing: 25 million child benefit records
News Privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office, the Financial Services Authority and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency have also been notified. Although the banks have so far reported no unusual activity on... [20 Nov 2007]
The Weekly Round-Up: 26.10.07
Round-Up He added: "There's risk around trust factors and privacy. He added that the computer had been usurped by the phone as the universal "remote control for your life", with people substituting power for... [26 Oct 2007]
Fresh warning over mobiles in hospitals
News Following the latest research, the DoH said in a statement: "We recognise that patients and staff should be able to use mobile phones subject to medical and privacy considerations and we see no reason for trusts to have... [06 Sep 2007]
Reporters sue over HP boardroom leak scandal
News The fallout from HP's boardroom leak scandal continued as three silicon.com sister site CNET News.com reporters sued the computer maker, alleging its investigation tactics amounted to an invasion of privacy and a... [16 Aug 2007]
Privacy screw tightened at Microsoft, Yahoo!
News Microsoft and Ask.com are also proposing an industry effort to create voluntary standards for protecting consumer privacy with search and online ads, a move that is probably spurred by Google's plan to acquire a leader... [23 Jul 2007]
Photos of the month - June 2007
Photo The app has caught some unusual shots of the American public, including this San Franciscan, raising questions around invasion of privacy. Photo credit: silicon.com silicon.com got an exclusive peek at O2's first... [27 Jun 2007]
Online shoppers still getting security sweats
News In its latest market report into internet shopping, the OFT said shoppers still have significant worries about privacy and security which is limiting the growth of the sector - despite its obvious successes. [19 Jun 2007]
HP developing shopping kiosks of the future
News Though privacy advocates may balk at the idea of a retailer monitoring each shopper's purchases - indeed some already do decry the club card concept - HP said its customers will need to have privacy... [30 May 2007]
Barclays faces call centre probe
News Barclays Bank faces an Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) investigation over allegations of customer privacy breaches. ICO head of the Regulatory Action Division, Mick Gorrill, said in a statement: "The ICO takes... [26 Apr 2007]
Snatched laptop puts 40,000 at risk of ID fraud
News Since early 2005, more than 150 million personal records have been exposed in dozens of incidents, according to information compiled by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. Such complaints, which include credit card fraud,... [09 Apr 2007]
