Security

Federal data protection law inches forward

The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee

Dashboard shows what Google knows about you

Critics say Google makes some privacy progress, but call for more transparency

EU breaks deadlock in debate over right to Internet access

The compromise means a package of new telecoms laws can be adopted by early 2010

Smartphones surge globally in Q3, despite recession

Third-quarter shipments are a record at 43.3 million, IDC says

GM’s new CIO plans big desktop changes, expanded mobile support

With GM's emergence from bankruptcy, Kline looks to utilize popular consumer technologies

SolarWinds upgrades free TFTP Server product

Vendor brings veteran free tool up to speed on today's network management needs.

FCC and DOT team-up, want high-tech cure for distracted driving

iPods, Blackberry, Smartphones, video games and GPS systems all under the gun for distracting too many drivers

SP 800-53 is essential for security in federal government IT systems

New software detects bots scraping Web site data

The software is aimed at protecting Web sites whose intellectual property can be easily copied

FCC and DOT team-up, want high-tech cure for distracted driving

iPods, Blackberry, Smartphones, video games, Blackberrys and GPS systems all under the gun for distracting too many drivers