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Despite PRISM, privacy is not dead 
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Despite PRISM, privacy is not dead
By Stephen Wilson | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Opinion: Don't confuse privacy for secrecy.
 
US senators, Google push for clarity on internet surveillance 
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US senators, Google push for clarity on internet surveillance
By Juha Saarinen | Jun 12, 2013 | Comment Now 
PRISM political fallout continues.
 
US was 'protecting America' in collecting phone data 
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US was 'protecting America' in collecting phone data
Jun 7, 2013 | Comment Now 
'We'd be crazy not to'.
 
Obama pours cash into cyber security  
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Obama pours cash into cyber security
By Andy Sullivan | Apr 12, 2013 | Comment Now 
Online safety a growing priority.
 
US Govt comes out against cellphone unlocking ban 
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US Govt comes out against cellphone unlocking ban
By Juha Saarinen | Mar 5, 2013 | Comment Now 
Copyright reform on the cards.
 
Obama issues cyber security executive order 
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Obama issues cyber security executive order
By Juha Saarinen | Feb 14, 2013 | Comment Now 
Controversial law may be resurrected as result.
 
Nate Silver proves data analysis can pick presidents 
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Nate Silver proves data analysis can pick presidents
By Justin Warren | Nov 8, 2012 | Comment Now 
Opinion: A big tick for big data?
 
Sandy-struck New Jersey to allow emailed votes 
Security
Sandy-struck New Jersey to allow emailed votes
By Juha Saarinen | Nov 6, 2012 | Comment Now 
Security concerns raised over measure.
 
US departments gain emergency control over internet 
Security
US departments gain emergency control over internet
By Juha Saarinen | Jul 12, 2012 | Comment Now 
Internet 'kill switch' returns.
 
Homeland Security asked to secure US cyber interests 
Security
Homeland Security asked to secure US cyber interests
May 13, 2011 | Comment Now 
Obama Government raises concerns over cyber attacks.
 
Obama administration seeks internet privacy bill 
Telco/ISP
Obama administration seeks internet privacy bill
By Diane Bartz | Mar 17, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Bill of rights for net users.
 
Twitter gets 20 years' good security bond 
Security
Twitter gets 20 years' good security bond
By Liam Tung | Mar 14, 2011 | Comment Now 
Settles over security claim.
 
Obama lays out US$18.7 billion wireless plan 
Telco/ISP
Obama lays out US$18.7 billion wireless plan
By Jeff Mason | Feb 11, 2011 | 16 Comments 
To be funded by US$27.8 billion spectrum auctions.
 
Egyptians turn to Tor to organise dissent online 
Security
Egyptians turn to Tor to organise dissent online
By Nate Cochrane | Feb 2, 2011 | 6 Comments 
US Senate to debate 'internet kill switch' to give Obama powers like Mubarak's.
 
Obama orders plugs for IT system leaks 
Security
Obama orders plugs for IT system leaks
By Liam Tung | Jan 6, 2011 | Comment Now 
Lie detectors, leaks and audits.
 
President's men seek US$1 billion for IT research 
Strategy
President's men seek US$1 billion for IT research
By Brett Winterford | Dec 29, 2010 | Comment Now 
And less focus on supercomputing performance.
 
NewsMash: Obama on the spill down under 
Oddware
NewsMash: Obama on the spill down under
By Josh Lundberg | Jul 3, 2010 | 1 Comment 
U.S. President weighs in to the spill.
 
US Government wants emergency internet powers 
Telco/ISP
US Government wants emergency internet powers
By Iain Thomson | Aug 31, 2009 | 2 Comments 
Presidential control of the internet.
 
Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid 
Security
Electrifying ideas for a smart power grid
By Nate Cochrane | Jul 30, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Utilities' next-gen networks are not just for bright sparks.
 
Hacking the smart grid 
Security
Hacking the smart grid
By Nigel Phair | Jul 23, 2009 | Comment Now 
Opinion: Smart homes need smart security, writes Nigel Phair.
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