Legal

From stealing music to Big Brother looking over your shoulder, we cover all privacy and legal-related aspets of technology here.

5 Things to Look for in CISPA's Replacement

CISPA failed in the Senate, but that doesn't mean it's dead. Here's what to look for in the next go-round.

INFOGRAPHIC: 1984 in 2013: Privacy and the Internet

In 2013, it's companies, advertisers and online service providers who are most keen on learning more about us, not so much so that they can control our every move, but so that they can sell us more stuff.
Why There Are No Winners In the Privacy Debate

Privacy for ourselves but not for others doesn't make sense, but that doesn't stop us from wanting it. Read about how the privacy debate's shaping up in terms of surveillance, and what you can do about it.
How to Cut the Cord - Illegally

If you must have the latest shows without paying for them, there are less legal ways to get them. But use them at your own risk.
INFOGRAPHIC: How 2,405,518,376 Internet Users Changed the World

There are now more than 2 billion people online building new communities and sharing information. And the bigger this group gets, the more change they can create.
Freedom of Speech on the Internet? It's Complicated

The Internet crosses international and legal boundaries, which makes determining what's allowed difficult.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Psychology of an Internet Troll

This infographic examines some of the online communication factors that can facilitate trolling and how users can tone down some of their own trollish behavior.
In the Wake of Aaron Swartz, New Awareness Over Internet Rights

Aaron Swartz's death shined a spotlight on the overall questions concerning the use and value of data, and the public's rights when it comes to that data.
INFOGRAPHIC: A Declaration of Internet Freedom

What are the key components of a free and open Internet? This infographic from freepress.net lays the groundwork.
Tech in the House: CISPA Faces Congress

The controversial and divisive CISPA, or Cybersecurity Bill, has privacy advocates and the tech lobby at war. Here is what you need to know.

As the public awareness of data breaches and their potential financial impact grows, governments are expanding legislative and regulatory requirements for corporate data breach notifications.

Medical cloud services are making headway in health care with the migration to electronic medical records for doctors and physician practices.

SOPA could impact the Internet in a massive way. Here's what you need to know.

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