From the Energy Information Administration, Côte d’Ivoire Country Analysis Brief (05/30/2006): “For information on the energy situation in Côte dIvoire, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief (HTML or PDF). Also included are a map, graph, and links to other related web sites.” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Guide for Veterans Impacted By Latest ID Breach Incident
Follow-up to recent postings, Theft of Data on Over 25 Million Veterans Renews Calls for Greater Security and VA Launches Website and Call Center After Theft of Personal Data, from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: The VA’s Data Breach Tips for Veterans and Action You Can Take under Federal Law Continue Reading
European Court of Justice Strikes Down US Collection of Passenger Name Records
BBC: “The European Court of Justice has annulled an EU-US agreement requiring airlines to transfer passenger data to the US authorities.” Press release and information from the Court of Justice of the European Communities, May 30, 2006 (3 pages, PDF) Related postings on passenger data collection post 9/11 Continue Reading
Hayden Bio Added to CIA Website Today
CIA website updated to reflect that General Michael V. Hayden, USAF succeeded Porter J. Goss as Director, Central Intelligence Agency. Continue Reading
Maryland Prohibits Use of Employee SSNs on Wage Payment Checks
The CCH Payroll Management Guide reports “Maryland employers, including the State, counties, and municipal corporations, may no longer print an employee’s Social Security number on wage payment checks.” Continue Reading
ABATechShow 60 Sites in 60 Minutes 2006
60 Sites in 60 Minutes 2006 [via Lawsites] Continue Reading
National Internet Safety Month
“In recognition of National Internet Safety Month (June 2006), National Criminal Justice Reference Service presents this compilation of Internet safety resources.” Continue Reading
Inventory of Clinical Research Networks
“This web site provides information in four topic areas regarding the Inventory and Evaluation of Clinical Research Networks (IECRN) project. The four primary objectives of the IECRN project are as follows: To develop an inventory and database of clinical research networks; To describe organizational and operational characteristics of a sample of networks in several key… Continue Reading
Industry Report: Product Liability Filings Remain High
Industry Report: Product Liability: A Trend Still Worth Watching (PDF, 4 pages) Continue Reading
Public Access to SEC Comment Letters Still Denied
This New York Times article describes the obstacles used by the SEC to obstruct public access to corporate records, even if a third party expert is used to facilitate document retrieval using a FOIA request. Continue Reading
CBO Cost Estimates for Data Protection Bills and Net Gambling Enforcement Act
H.R. 3997, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA), May 26, 2006 – Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 24, 2006 H.R. 4127, Financial Data Protection Act of 2006, May 26, 2006 – Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House… Continue Reading
How to Find and Use Economic Statistics
National Association for Business Economics 3rd Annual Professional Development Seminar, How to Find and Use Economic Statistics Continue Reading
