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The Web Privacy Census

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Berkeley Center for Law and Technology: “The Web Privacy Census is intended to formalize the benchmarking process and measure internet tracking consistently over time…This effort was developed and executed in partnership with Abine, Inc. Abine has been our technical collaborator and resource partner, helping us develop a reliable method for web crawling and analysis of tracking vectors. We seek to explore:

  • How many entities are tracking users online?
  • What vectors (technologies) are most popular for tracking users?
  • Is there displacement (i.e. a shift from one tracking technology to another) in tracking practices?
  • Is there greater concentration of tracking companies online?
  • What entities have the greatest potential for online tracking and why?”

ACLU Launches Torture Database in Recognition of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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ACLU: “On June 26, 1987, exactly twenty-five years ago, the Convention Against Torture became binding upon the nations that had ratified it. The United Nations later designated the anniversary of that day the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. You can read our statement, about the importance of the Convention and the steps… Continue Reading

Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting – consultative document (Basel Committee)

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Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting – consultative document, June 2012 “The financial crisis that started in 2007 revealed that many banks, including global systemically important banks (G-SIBs), were unable to aggregate risk exposures fully and quickly. This meant that banks’ ability to take risk decisions in a timely fashion was seriously… Continue Reading

Composition of capital disclosure requirements – Rules text (Basel Committee)

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Composition of capital disclosure requirements – Rules text June 2012 “The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a set of disclosure requirements on the composition of banks’ capital. During the financial crisis, market participants and supervisors were hampered in their efforts to undertake detailed assessments of banks’ capital positions and make cross-jurisdictional comparisons. The… Continue Reading

DOD Financial Management, Supplemental Security Income for Children, VA/DOD Federal Health Care Center, Veteran Homelessness

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DOD Financial Management – Improvements Needed in Prompt Payment Monitoring and Reporting – GAO-12-662R, Jun 26, 2012 Supplemental Security Income – Better Management Oversight Needed for Children’s Benefits, GAO-12-497, Jun 26, 2012 Supplemental Security Income State Trends in Applications, Allowances, and Benefit Receipts for Children with Mental Impairments (GAO-12-498SP, June 2012), an E-supplement to GAO-12-497… Continue Reading