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The Concept of “Return on Data”

Posted on By infossl
academicpapers, datacollection, dataprotection, economicsofsecurity, privacy, Security technology

This law review article by Noam Kolt, titled “Return on Data,” proposes an interesting new way of thinking of privacy law. Abstract: Consumers routinely supply personal data to technology companies in exchange for services. Yet, the relationship between the utility (U) consumers gain and the data (D) they supply — “return on data” (ROD) — … Read More “The Concept of “Return on Data”” »

Your Personal Data is Already Stolen

Posted on By infossl
breaches, databreaches, datacollection, dataloss, dataprotection, Security technology

In an excellent blog post, Brian Krebs makes clear something I have been saying for a while: Likewise for individuals, it pays to accept two unfortunate and harsh realities: Reality #1: Bad guys already have access to personal data points that you may believe should be secret but which nevertheless aren’t, including your credit card … Read More “Your Personal Data is Already Stolen” »

California Passes New Privacy Law

Posted on By infossl
datacollection, dataprotection, laws, privacy, Security technology

The California legislature unanimously passed the strongest data privacy law in the nation. This is great news, but I have a lot of reservations. The Internet tech companies pressed to get this law passed out of self-defense. A ballot initiative was already going to be voted on in November, one with even stronger data privacy … Read More “California Passes New Privacy Law” »

New Rules on Data Privacy for Non-US Citizens

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datacollection, dataprotection, nationalsecuritypolicy, privacy, Security technology, surveillance

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order affecting the privacy rights of non-US citizens with respect to data residing in the US. Here’s the relevant text: Privacy Act. Agencies shall, to the extent consistent with applicable law, ensure that their privacy policies exclude persons who are not United States citizens or lawful permanent residents … Read More “New Rules on Data Privacy for Non-US Citizens” »

Indiana's Voter Registration Data Is Frighteningly Insecure

Posted on By infossl
databases, databreaches, dataprotection, fraud, Security technology, voting

You can edit anyone’s information you want: The question, boiled down, was haunting: Want to see how easy it would be to get into someone’s voter registration and make changes to it? The offer from Steve Klink — a Lafayette-based public consultant who works mainly with Indiana public school districts — was to use my … Read More “Indiana's Voter Registration Data Is Frighteningly Insecure” »