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Daily Archives: June 19, 2010

French National Commission on Computing and Liberty: Google WiFi Snooping Captured Emails and Passwords

Follow up to Several State Attorneys General Announce Probes of Google Wireless Data Collection, via EPIC: “The French National Commission on Computing and Liberty (CNIL) has released preliminary results (French) (English) of the Google Street View investigation in France. According to the CNIL, Google “saved passwords for access to mailboxes” and obtained content of electronic messages. The CNIL is pursuing the investigation to determine whether Google engaged in “unfair and unlawful collection of data” as well as “invasion of privacy and individual liberties.” Investigations are now underway in at least 18 countries and five states in the US. EPIC has prepared a preliminary survey of Investigations of Google Street View.”

More State AGs Launch Investigations into Google Street View

Follow up to Several State Attorneys General Announce Probes of Google Wireless Data Collection, an update via EPIC: “Several state attorneys general have opened investigations of Google, following disclosures that the company captured and stored Wi-Fi data in addition to digital images. These states include Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Missouri. Maryland and New York… Continue Reading

FBI Posts Edward “Ted” M Kennedy's File

News release includes links to referenced documents: “Edward “Ted” Moore Kennedy served as U.S. senator for the state of Massachusetts from November 7, 1962 until his death. He was a long-time leader in the Democratic Party and candidate for that party’s presidential nomination. During his senate tenure, Kennedy served in several senior leadership positions, including… Continue Reading

American Banker: Bank Regulators to Discourage Reliance on Rating Agencies

Bank Regulators to Discourage Reliance on Rating Agencies, American Banker, Friday, June 18, 2010 – By Jeff Horwitz: “The big three credit rating agencies have long made the disclaimer that investors should not use ratings as a substitute for independent judgment. Now regulators want banks to prove they aren’t doing that. Regulators told American Banker… Continue Reading