Privacy
WhoIs Plans to Improve Privacy for Domain Registrants
In move that could radically alter the face of privacy online, ICANN will consider a proposed rule change by WhoIs, the database that lists names and numbers of website owners, that would change what information needs to be made public to register a website.
PPPCard Rolls Out New Pre-Paid Privacy Card, 2.0 Website
Following a beta test PPPcard is rolling out a new version of its Personal Privacy Protection Card, which allows users to access mature Internet sites with complete anonymity.
Telcos on Privacy Hot Seat?
A U.S. congressman has opened a new front in the investigation of domestic surveillance by the federal government by sending letters to most of the country’s major telecommunications, cable and Internet communications firms seeking information.
Privacy Advocates Decry Google Subpoena
Privacy advocates throughout the country have responded with uniform opposition to attempts by the Bush administration to force Google to hand over search engine records that detail what users are searching for online.
Voyeurism Victims Sue Over Privacy Invasion
The online adult industry got another black eye this week after court papers revealed that a video voyeur sold his products on the Internet of his neighbors in various degrees of undress.
Canadian Bill Could Threaten Phone, Internet Privacy
In a move that brings Canada’s normally liberal politics more in line with recent U.S. actions in the privacy and free speech arena, Canada’s Liberal party introduced a bill this week that would give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and local police more leeway to obtain a person's name, address, telephone, cellphone number or identifiable computer data if they are suspected of a crime.
First Privacy Financial Offers Private Date Finder
MONARCH BAY, Calif. – First Privacy Financial, LLC. has announced the launch of www.PrivateDateFinder.com.
EFF Files Amicus in Computer Privacy Case
In support of a computer owner whose hard drive contents were handed over to authorities by a Gateway technician during a routine maintenance job, the Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Robert Westbrook crying foul over a violation of constitutionally protected privacy rights.
Privacy Revenue Launches Affiliate Program
Security software maker TrustSoft Inc. has launched PrivacyRevenue.com, an affiliate program that lets adult webmasters offer its HistoryKill software to surfers and members and earn commissions on downloads of the program.
Private Domain Registration Doesn’t Guarantee Privacy
Several domain registrars offer what they claim to be anonymous website registration. But customers are complaining that these services are too quick to give out their customer's private information when pressed.
MySpace Sale Raises Concerns Over Privacy
When Rupert Murdoch’s NewsCorp purchased L.A.-based InterMix Media, Inc. last month, it acquired MySpace.com, a social networking site with 22 million members. The $580 million sale has some users concerned about the possibility of privacy breaches and fees.
Debit Card Boasts Privacy
The PrivateIcard and its accompanying site were launched this week to provide a footprint-free and chargeback-resistant method of purchasing online content.
Sex Blog Case Pits Privacy Against Free Speech
A former senatorial staffer has filed an invasion of privacy lawsuit against a former co-worker who posted intimate details of their affair on her blog.
Court: No Privacy in Porn Downloaded to Stolen Laptop
A man who procured a computer by fraud has no right to privacy in a case where police conducted a warrantless search of his hard drive and found downloaded child pornography.
My Google Search Sparks Privacy Fears
Privacy advocates are worried that My Google Search, a new service that keeps a detailed history of a surfer’s search activities, will make users’ online behavior available to too many prying eyes.
EFF Releases Log-Locating Privacy Tool
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has released new system administration software designed to search out and find logs that include information about website visitors or email senders.
Congressmen Push Email Privacy Act
Four members of the U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the Email Privacy Act for congressional consideration. The proposed law would stiffen the eavesdropping statutes already on the books, and “modernize America's privacy laws,” stated Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., a cosponsor of the bill.
Privacy: Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at using a fake name and obtaining an alternate business address as a means of protecting your privacy. In today's conclusion, we'll examine banking issues and more...
Privacy: Part 1
Protecting your life and property is pretty important, but many of us do not take even the most basic steps to protect ourselves. Being in the adult business, we're more susceptible and visible than the average person, and should be doing more than the average person to protect ourselves. Here are some things you can do to help ensure that you're not woken up by a jealous boyfriend who just found out that his girlfriend did porn, or from someone taking your social security number and buying a new Porsche with your name on the loan documents.
Paris Hilton Loses Privacy Case
Hotel heiress and naughty party girl Paris Hilton took a hit from a Los Angeles court this week after a judge dismissed Hilton's $30 million privacy invasion lawsuit against Kahatani Ltd., a Panama City, Fla.-based porn company.