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Article Maintains Security and Privacy Are Not Mutually Exclusive

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K. A. Taipale, Technology, Security and Privacy: The Fear of Frankenstein, the Myth of Privacy and the Lessons of King Ludd, 7 Yale J. L. & Tech. (forthcoming Dec. 2004, 88 pages, PDF):

  • “This paper examines technologies of identification, data aggregation and analysis (including data mining), and collection currently being considered for use in the context of domestic security and argues that value sensitive development strategies that take privacy concerns into account during design and development can build in technical features – including rule-based processing, selective revelation, and strong credential and audit – that can enable existing legal control mechanisms and related procedures for the protection of civil liberties and due process to function.”

    • Report from DOJ Intellectual Property Task Force on Cybercrime

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    Report of the Department of Justice’s Task Force on Intellectual Property (October 2004, 96 pages, PDF): “This final report of recommendations..outline[s] both substantive and tangible methods for the Department of Justice to expand and enhance its efforts in protecting the nation’s creative and intellectual resources.” Commentary: Justice Dept. wants new antipiracy powers Continue Reading

    New Edition of U.S. Government Manual on the Web

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    U.S. Government Manual: Main Page, Quick Search for Current Edition (2004-05) [Link]: “As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards,… Continue Reading