The Privacy Issue
The privacy issue focuses on a particular kind of freedom: secrecy. Whether citizen, corporation or career politician, privacy matters more than ever in a wired, networked, connected world. This month, we examine two applications of technology that test the limits of the issue.
Surveillance cameras: an eye for an eye?
In big cities, crime cameras and public surveillance systems are more prevalent than ever. Are they an anti-crime aid, or a Big Brother-sized violation of personal privacy?
The rising risk of electronic medical records
Federal funds and private industry are driving the growth of electronic health records -- but the proliferation of data could lead to a boost in breaches of privacy.
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