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Ghosts in the Machine
http://gitm2.blogspot.com
Exploring issues related to knowledge management, digital identity and privacy, with a Canadian focus.
- Author: Sharon Herbert
- Listed in: Society Internet
- Tags: blogging Privacy Libraries Surveillance knowledge management digital identity
Recent Posts
Lessons from the Identity Trail
"One uploaded photo, credit card number or status update at a time, we are relinquishing our privacy and anonymity." That's according to the results of a study on how society's use of information communication technologies impacts privacy and anonymi...
Ontario's Privacy Commissioner on RFID & EDLs: Podcast
This week's CBC "Search Engine" podcast explores the use of RFID technology in Canadian driver's licenses. Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian shares her privacy concerns about enhanced drivers' licenses (EDLs) and discusses ways citizens who ...
Project Eyeborg: "Bionic" Journalist Rob Spence
Rob Spence, a Canadian filmmaker who lost an eye in an accident as a teenager, plans to have a mini camera installed in his prosthetic eye to make documentaries and raise awareness about surveillance in society.For Project Eyeborg, Spence will have a...
Vancouver Olympics security raises privacy concerns
While the Vancouver 2010 Olympics have come under criticism for rapidly inflating costs, federal privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart is sounding the alarm about security plans for the winter event.“Experience has shown that Olympic Games and ot...
PEW Internet Study: Online Generation Gap Narrowing
The PEW Internet and American Life project released a report this week on Generations Online in 2009. The study shows that while over half of the adult internet population is between 18 and 44 years old, larger percentages of older generations are o...
Data Privacy Day 2009: Raising awareness
January 28th marks the 2nd annual international data privacy day in Canada, the U.S. and 27 European countries. The purpose of the event is to "raise awareness and generate discussion about data privacy practices and rights." It also serves the impo...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 12 comments.
coldcitydweller
Really great info on an interesting and sometimes confusing topic. I'll be back and I'm going to add a link to your blog from mine if that's o.k.
The Sparrow
Fascinating - and highly informative - a must read for people looking for privacy and related information !
Scott Barber
In my work, I need to keep up with this stuff and it's much easier to come here than to do the legwork myself. Thanks!
Adam Warner
I've found myself relying on your investigative technology writing for relevant digital privacy news and more. Thanks for what you do!
Tony Cleator
Hi Sherbert, really interesting blog! I will be back soon. cheers
Em
Nice piece on DNA for research/passports. Hopefully our privacy will not be left behind with each new advance in technology. Years ago, these concerns would have been laughed off as the work of science fiction.
GREAT BLOG.
Ted
Interesting Site
Annmarie Edwards
Sherbert,
I love your nose for mystery.
Theresa Hall
This is exciting stuff. Glad you are advising the rest of us. Come by for a visit. I agree that you're amazing!
Confessing Girl
amazing blog keep up the good work!!
serious and compelling blog.
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