The breach of the Data Protection Act, which bans the selling on of data without prior permission from the customer, was disclosed following an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO is responsible for promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals and for enforcing and …

Today’s smart phones can store phones—contact lists, emails and email ids, company documents and data, personal financial information and passwords, etc.
As the mobile phones becomes more sophisticated, they become more vulnerable to spyware and viruses. Hackers can work their way into your phone through text messages, steal your information and …

Google has announced the launch of Google Dashboard on 5th Nov 2009. The Google Dashboard offers a simple view into the data associated with your Google account — easily and concisely in one location.
openmediaboston.org reported- Google is on the defensive in recent months, facing threats of antitrust action from the …

How to protect your online identity and personal data in the age of the social web
Web surfing is no longer a solo affair. Social networking is built on the idea of sharing information openly and fostering a sense of community. Unfortunately, an online network of individuals actively sharing their experiences …

It was reported that at least 30,000 user passwords of email ids had been stolen and posted on the Internet. Many of us might have received emails stating that one of our friends while in abroad lost his/her valuable items, money and request us to help him/her immediately by sending …

Online Safety Technology Working Group (OSTWG) is a panel of 29 representatives from Internet companies, academia, non-profits and government to study and report on how to best protect kids online. In a recent meeting at the Commerce Department in Washington, a group of Washington, D.C., public school students who gave …