Tag Archives: privacy

Security and Privacy Concerns Remain for Mobile Devices

As discussed by eMarketer: “Cost may be the top consideration when Internet users around the world decide which PCs, tablets, and smart phones to buy, but security and privacy issues are not far behind, according to data from Edelman’s February 2012 … Continue reading

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Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading

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READ THIS STORY: How to Muddy Your Tracks on the Internet

As Kate Murphy reports in the New York Times: “Legal and technology researchers estimate that it would take about a month for Internet users to read the privacy policies of all the Web sites they visit in a year. So … Continue reading

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