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Mobile apps still collect information on kids
A landmark 2013 law aimed at protecting the privacy of America's youngest mobile consumers hasn't stopped app developers from collecting vast amounts of data.
Target hit harder than previous big retail data breach
The hit to TJX Cos. was minimal after it disclosed in 2007 a massive data breach of customer information at its T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores.
Massive Target breach could have lasting effects
NEW YORK — Fallout from Target‘s pre-Christmas security breach is likely to affect the company’s sales and profits well into the new year. The company disclosed on Friday that the […]
Supreme Court: Lawyers can’t use license info to get clients
The litigation exception to a federal privacy law did not allow four trial attorneys to obtain the personal information of drivers for the “predominant purpose” of soliciting new clients for consumer lawsuits, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Former Raven sues NFL for fraud, conspiracy, negligence
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Matt Lawrence, a free agent since March after spending two seasons on the Injured Reserve list, is suing the National Football League for fraud, conspiracy and negligence for concealing the risks of long-term damage from head injuries.
Concert giant seeks drafts of Jermaine Jackson’s book
LOS ANGELES — Concert giant AEG Live is seeking book drafts and manuscripts by Jermaine Jackson that it claims may reveal details about his superstar brother that will help its […]
Media coverage of crimes and criminals: Harmful or helpful?
My friend shared on Twitter a very insightful article from The Atlantic on the portrayal of perpetrators of mass murders in the media. ...
Manning seeks dismissal of 10 counts in WikiLeaks case
HAGERSTOWN — An Army private charged in the biggest leak of government secrets in U.S. history is seeking dismissal of 10 of the 22 counts he faces, contending they are […]
Facebook updates data use policy to give more info
NEW YORK — Facebook is updating its data use policy in an attempt to give people more clarity on how the company uses information they share. As part of the […]
Google launches storage service for personal files
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is hoping to build the world’s largest digital filing cabinet in the latest attempt to deepen people’s dependence on its services. The Internet search leader’s […]
1940 U.S. census viewable online after near freeze
NEW YORK — Documents obtained by The Associated Press have shown that the U.S. government agency tasked with releasing the digitized records of the 1940 census badly underestimated their popularity. […]
Zappos says customer database hacked
PORTLAND, Ore. — Online shoe seller Zappos.com says a hacker may have accessed the personal information of up to 24 million customers. Customers’ credit card and payment information was not […]
