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Entries from September 20th, 2007

Symantec CEO Asserts that Cookies Invade Internet Users’ Privacy

September 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Computer Privacy and Security, Privacy and New Technology

John Thompson, CEO of the security software company, Symantec Corp., is denouncing nondisclosed usage of Internet cookies: During a visit to the EU in Brussels, John Thompson, chief executive of the security software company, said that cookies “are just as much an invasion of privacy as someone peering in my bedroom window”.”I don’t have an [...]

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Andrew Meyer and the Tasering of Civility and Constitutionality

September 20th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Constitutional Rights, Free Speech, Physical Safety

The tasering of Andrew Meyer at the University of Florida continues to generate commentary and reactions worldwide. On YouTube we can watch countless videos, including this protest rally at the University of Florida. Through it all, Privacy Maven finds it remarkable that discussion of the deeper issues is somewhat eclipsed by caustic banter about Andrew [...]

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Andrew Meyer and the Taser Heard Around the World

September 19th, 2007 · No Comments · Constitutional Rights, Free Speech, Physical Safety

By now there are countless opinions of the Andrew Meyer taser incident which took place a few days ago at the University of Florida, and which has been documented via numerous YouTube videos. This video documents Andrew Meyer’s entire question and the police action which ensued. Another video of the incident: This video documents what [...]

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