There was some very interesting news in the Kansas City Star today; “Judge strikes down part of Patriot Act”
Archive for the ‘government’ Category
Judge Rules USA PATRIOT Act Breaks Separation of Powers Requirements
Thursday, September 6th, 2007Judge Rules USA PATRIOT Act Breaks Separation of Powers Requirements
Thursday, September 6th, 2007There was some very interesting news in the Kansas City Star today; “Judge strikes down part of Patriot Act”
Can Japan, U.S. and/or Europe Replace Internet And Thus Solve Security Woes?
Thursday, August 30th, 2007And another very interesting USA Today article, “Japan will research Net replacement.”
Virtual Police Patrolling Internet Users in China
Thursday, August 30th, 2007A very interesting article in USA Today caught my eye, “Beijing police will patrol Web virtually”
U.S. Attorney General Gonzales Resigns; Will New AG Support Privacy?
Monday, August 27th, 2007I just saw on CNN that U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales just resigned today.
Did You Know This About U.S. Bank Check Processing Compliance?
Friday, July 20th, 2007I’m thankful to be able to have my own company of one to do what I enjoy so much with information security, privacy and compliance. I am also an active part of managing the farm business for my family. With these two businesses comes A LOT of paperwork, along with checks that must regularly be sent in to various government agencies.
Data Protection & Privacy Noncompliance Fines Increasing in France
Monday, July 16th, 2007The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) made some interesting statements last week in their annual report, covering June 2006 through June 2007, about some fines they’ve given during the past 12 months for non-compliance with their data protection laws.
HIPAA Violation in Divorce Proceeding?
Friday, July 13th, 2007Norwich University Residency Week & Thoughts On the Court Ruling on Email Searches
Thursday, June 21st, 2007I’m a professor for the Norwich University MSIA program, and since Sunday I’ve been here in Vermont for their residency week, culminating in graduation on Friday. It has been a great week! It kicked off with a wonderfully thought-provoking discussion led by Karen Worstell, former CISO for Microsoft, as well as former CEO at AtomicTangerine, and many other high-profile positions.
Medical Identity Theft and Bill Requiring Criminal Background Checks In LTC Facilities
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007I have had relatives very close to me who, because of degenerative diseases and medical problems, have had to go to long term care (LTC) facilities. I always worried about the care they were receiving when I was not around. I worried that others would not be caring for them in a truly caring and kind way. I worried that people who had been convicted of violent crimes and financial fraud might try to take advantage of them and the others in the facility. I tried to keep a close watch on them.
