TPC News Roundup
Jul 1, 2010
- The New York Times reported that Apple is facing questions about the iPhone's data-gathering capabilities, particularly from regulators in Germany where privacy laws are stricter. The Cupertino-based company maintains that the data it collects doesn't personally identify users, though The Los Angeles Times points out that people have been identified by analyzing behavior patterns in anonymous data.
- The Obama administration has halted $20 billion worth of information technology projects, in an effort to first evaluate these programs and use funds more effectively. Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag explained that a variety of federal organizations, such as the FBI and the Department of Veteran Affairs, have attempted IT upgrades that have ultimately failed and wasted money. Read more at The Washington Post.
- The European Union is the latest regulatory body to look into the net neutrality issue; the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have all taken similar steps. The European Commission is taking comments through Sept. 30. Read more at Ars Technica.
Tags:
anonymity, Apple, EU, European Commission, iPhone, IT, net neutrality, OMB, privacy
