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How a pair of tights contributed to legal protections for privacy in the U.S.

by Amy Gajda
Apr 18, 2022
In a new book, legal historian Amy Gajda explores the origins of the “right to privacy.” A daring moment in a Broadway show is part of the story.
U.S. courts have balanced individual privacy rights with the public’s right to know. In a new book, Tulane law professor and former journalist Amy Gajda examines the strength of those rights today.
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The FTC has no chief technologist as it weighs big tech investigations

by Molly Wood
Apr 2, 2019
The last person to hold the job says there are many ways the agency can get input on technology issues.
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Is more tech regulation coming in 2019?

by Molly Wood
Jan 3, 2019
After a turbulent year, big tech is bound to face more scrutiny.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai listens during a commission meeting December 14, 2017 in Washington, DC.
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The privacy debate is starting to pit tech against tech

by Molly Wood
Oct 26, 2018
Unpacking Apple CEO Tim Cook’s call for federal privacy measures.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc talks at the Debating Ethics event at the European Parliament in Brussels on October 24, 2018. 
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The privacy debate is starting to pit tech against tech

by Molly Wood
Oct 26, 2018
Unpacking Apple CEO Tim Cook’s call for federal privacy measures.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc talks at the Debating Ethics event at the European Parliament in Brussels on October 24, 2018. 
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Why are tech companies suddenly pushing a federal online privacy law?

by Molly Wood
Aug 31, 2018
Tech giants want to preempt tough California legislation before it becomes a standard.
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EU online privacy rules are about to get more stringent

by Stephen Beard
Apr 10, 2018
Tech businesses and consumers alike today scrutinized what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said to Congress and how lawmakers reacted to it. The big question is whether tougher regulation for social media platforms will follow. The threat is already materializing on the other side of the Atlantic. A new data protection law comes into force in […]
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Entering the Facebook ecosystem at age 6

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Dec 6, 2017
Will you let your children use the new Messenger Kids platform?
A look at Facebook's new chat app for kids.
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3 ways to protect your online privacy

by Eliza Mills
Apr 21, 2017
Cybersecurity expert Ed Stroz advises on Wi-Fi, VPNs and pass codes.
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Your online privacy may soon come with a price tag

by Jed Kim
Mar 29, 2017
VPN providers are eyeing ways to make you feel more secure, for a fee.
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