Category Archives: Privacy

Facebook Sued Over Privacy ‘Improvements’

By Hovanes | Published: February 17, 2010
In late November/early December of 2009, Facebook — the popular social networking site — rolled out a set of privacy changes billed as improvements. Being a regular Facebook user, my initial reaction to the announcement itself was positive. Facebook touted several new features, such as per-post privacy controls and a more simplified interface to control [...]
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Smart Grids and Privacy Concerns

By Hovanes | Published: December 3, 2009
The smart grid has received significant attention from policy makers as a way to address global warming, efficient energy utilization, and kickstart the economy. Yet there are numerous information security challenges that remain to be addressed. One significant challenge is privacy. The “smart meters” that are deemed an inherent part of the new power grid will [...]
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