Dr. Lorrie Cranor, Former Chief Technologist for the Federal Trade Commision (FTC), former undergrad and graduate student at WashU, and current Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor, discussed her proposals for user friendly privacy policies on Friday, Oct. 13.
The United States is not defenseless in the face of illicitexploitation of computer networks. Both the government and theprivate sector have developed significant capabilities. Effectivelycombating enemies online will require a concerted national effort,particularly in acquiring commercial capabilities and services,managing military intelligence and information technology programs,and developing a corps of professional national securitypractitioners.
A new batch of FCC filings shows a few remaining sticking points between consumer groups and industry organizations representing ISPs on final rules for broadband labels.
In new research from Carnegie Mellon University, consumers indicated support for broadband labels but wanted more clarity on service speeds, reliability and costs.