Privacy

Apple: We Had No Role in NSA’s Alleged iPhone Hack

LONDON – Apple Inc. says it played no role in the National Security Agency’s alleged efforts to hack the iPhone, explaining that it was unaware of a recently revealed program…

In Our View: Security vs. Privacy

This week’s court ruling regarding snooping on Americans by the National Security Agency brought to mind an oldie-and-not-so-goodie from Henry Kissinger. In 1975, when he was secretary of state, Kissinger…

Google, Apple and Other Tech Giants Look to A Post-Cookie Era

After nearly 20 years, the era of web-based “cookies” appears headed for an end, as companies like Google (GOOG), Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft explore new ways to track Internet users’…

Be An Undercover Culture Vulture With Stalker: Secret Photo App

LONDON, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — What do art galleries, lecture halls, museums, football matches, fashion week and the theatre all have in common? All are designed to entertain or…

You Can Finally Have Your Own Private Cloud

CHICAGO — In order to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing technology most people find that they must necessarily compromise their privacy. Using products like Gmail, Google Drive,…

Government Investigating Makers of Cellphone Apps

WASHINGTON — The government is investigating whether software companies that make cellphone apps violated the privacy rights of children by quietly collecting personal information from mobile devices and sharing it…