Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesVideo: Presidential Candidate Ron Paul on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007U.S. Rep. Ron Paul is a practicing physician and a Republican Presidential candidate who advocates “limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies,” a message resonant among libertarians, free thinkers and other stalwart freedom lovers. Privacy Maven does not endorse any of the Presidential candidates but always […]
Google Wireless Phone: Somewhere Over the Rainbow But Not for Long, Says WSJ
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007The announcement is on the way, according to The Wall Street Journal:
Google Inc. is close to unveiling its long-planned strategy to shake up the wireless market, people familiar with the matter say. The Web giant’s ambitious goal: to make applications and services as accessible on cellphones as they are on the Internet.
In a move likely […]
Video: French President Sarkozy Walks Out on “60 Minutes” and Invasive Questions
Monday, October 29th, 2007Privacy Maven applauds French President Nicolas Sarkozy for taking a stand - literally - and walking out of a 60 Minutes interview when correspondent Leslie Stahl began grilling him about his marriage. A short video worth watching, just to demonstrate that anyone, including public figures, can just say no to invasion of privacy.
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Are Cable and Phone Companies Censoring Internet Content? Senators Seek Investigation
Sunday, October 28th, 2007Uneven customer service is bad enough. It is further disheartening to find out that cable and phone companies may be censoring and restricting our Internet access:
Two Senators on Friday called for a congressional hearing to investigate reports that phone and cable companies are unfairly stifling communications over the Internet and on cell phones.
Sens. Byron […]
TJX Data Breach Affected 94 Million Customers, Possibly the Largest Data Breach in History
Saturday, October 27th, 2007Consumer Affairs reports on details emerging:
New information from a lawsuit against the TJX Corporation over its breach of customer information revealed that as many as 94 million Visa and Mastercard holders were exposed to hackers.
The new number was nearly double the initial estimate of 46 million affected customers that TJX reported in early 2007, […]