CLIP-ings: October 25, 2012Internet GovernanceSocial Network Exemption: A pending executive order encourages information sharing between businesses and the government, but excludes “non-critical infrastructure” such as social networks.Privacy Facial Recognition Guidelines: The FTC released new best practices for facial recognition technology to protect consumer privacy, including a recommendation to obtain user consent before collecting or using biometric data. Information Security & Cyberthreats Bookstore Keypads Hacked: After keeping quiet during an FBI investigation, Barnes & Noble acknowledged that hackers compromised point-of-sale terminals at 63 stores. Iran Allegedly Behind Aramco Attack: U.S. intelligence blames Iran for a cyberattack on the Saudi oil company that replaced the company’s data with an image of a burning American flag. Intellectual Property Monetized News Searches: In response to a proposed law that would force search engines to pay for displaying French media, Google has threatened to simply remove such links from its search results. Access Denied: The story of a Norwegian woman whose Amazon Kindle account was suspended without explanation raises questions over ownership of digital purchases. Free Expression & Censorship Anti-Censorship Tools in High Demand: U.S.-funded technology used to circumvent government surveillance in other countries is at capacity and experiencing technical difficulties. Practice Notes Terrible Passwords: Advise your clients on how to create a more secure password by avoiding the pitfalls on this list. On the Lighter Side Rated Pee-G: A new app lets you know when to go at the movies. Editorial Fellows: Megan Bright, Gabrielle Cojuangco& Austen Ishii |
