Technological advances in information collection and analysis have created a conflict between individual privacy rights and society’s interest in free information flow. The increased availability of information offers great benefits to scientific research, business intelligence, and national security. However, individuals are losing control of their personal information, as their medical, finan...

While data theft and cyber risk are major threats facing organizations, existing research suggests that most organizations do not have sufficient protection to prevent data breaches, deal with notification responsibilities, and comply with privacy laws. This article explores how insurance companies play a critical, yet unrecognized, role in assisting organizations in complying with privacy laws...

OF THE DISSERTATION A Framework for Privacy-Enhanced Personalization By Yang Wang Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Computer Science University of California, Irvine, 2010 Professor Alfred Kobsa, Chair Web personalization has demonstrated to be advantageous for both online customers and vendors. However, its benefits may be severely counteracted by privacy constraints. Personalized system...

A popular bumper sticker states: “There is no cloud. It’s just someone else’s computer.” Despite the loss of control that comes with its use, critical records are increasingly being entrusted to the cloud, generating ever-growing concern about the privacy and security of those records. Ultimately, privacy and security constitute an attempt to balance competing needs: privacy balances the need t...

Clinical medical practice and biomedical research utilize genetic information for specific purposes. Irrespective of the purpose of obtaining genetic material, methodologies for protecting the privacy of patients/donors in both clinical and research settings have not kept pace with rapid genetic advances. When the usage of genetic information is not predicated on the latest laws and policies, t...

Both data protection and privacy are crucial components of internet governance. The Data Protection Act is a piece legislation designed to safeguard individuals' rights. One definition the individual's right manage disseminate his or her own private information in accordance with goals values. Numerous judicial decisions India have elevated status fundamental right, statutes further codified as...

Data privacy has been receiving widespread attention. However, in some areas, dedicated laws are proving inadequate to deal with the impact of anti-competitive effects on users. This requires a detailed discussion unilateral policies imposed by data giants involving consent notices nature “take it or leave it”. It further brings into question role that competition law can play examining abuse d...