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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Friday, December 28, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation today protecting the online privacy of Michigan residents.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A picture that Mark Zuckerberg's sister posted on her personal Facebook profile was seen by a marketing director, who then posted the picture to Twitter and her more than 40,000 followers Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Developers worried about new rules for phone apps that apply to children

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A survey has been released by the National Federation of Independent Business concerning employer access to an empolyees social networking account.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Resume, references, password: Job seekers get asked in interviews to provide Facebook logins

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Former defendant due back on stand for second day in Rutgers webcam spying trial

Saturday, February 25, 2012  A prosecutor told jurors that Dharun Ravi, now 19, spied on roommate Tyler Clementi and acted maliciously "to deprive him of his dignity."

Friday, January 27, 2012  Privacy advocates worry about government efforts to expand computer security protections

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Poll: Americans open to trading off some liberties - within limits - to fight terrorism

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard that sparks free speech, privacy court battle

Monday, May 23, 2011  Would you let a perfect stranger into your house to watch your baby sleep? How about to listen to every word you say? The answer is probably no, but parents maybe doing that right now with something that is supposed to make you feel safer, your baby monitor. What you are about to learn about, the criminals already know. We felt it was important to show you, so that you are aware of who is watching your baby.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The internet is an information superhighway, but it also poses a risk for your personal information to go up for bid. Federal lawmakers this week introduced a bill that would protect you.