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The Department of Homeland Security has initiated unspecified personnel actions against individuals involved in the bungled online posting this spring of a government document that revealed airport screening secrets, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told senators Wednesday morning.
At a hearing in late March, the nation's credit card companies faced the threat of expensive new rules from an unlikely regulator: the House Homeland Security Committee, chaired by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.).
Privacy Headlines
Looking at Tiger Woods through fresh eyes (By Thomas Boswell, December 4, 2009)
Woods admits to Âtransgressions,' apologizes on his Web site (Post, December 3, 2009)
Laurel seniors team up with police to prevent crime (Post, December 3, 2009)
In Fort Hood aftermath, Pentagon opens two reviews: Threat-identification policies, quality of casualty care assessed (Post, November 20, 2009)
Scientist accused of espionage described as gifted, ambitious: Astronomer is described as brilliant, ambitious (Post, October 28, 2009)
States not protecting student privacy, study finds: Collection systems for education appear vast and vulnerable (Post, October 28, 2009)
Coalition seeks investigation of Homeland Security privacy office: Group says chief is enabling, not curbing, surveillance (Post, October 27, 2009)
Mobile print reader makes D.C. area crime-solving a snap: More Washington area police using mobile print reader, but critics worry about privacy (Post, October 25, 2009)
Alan Charles Raul: Revive the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (Post, October 23, 2009)
VA. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Computer Data on 103,000 Va. Adult Ed Students Misplaced (Post, October 15, 2009)
A Better Way to Health Reform (By Martin Feldstein, October 8, 2009)
Prince William Regional Jail Steps Up Immigration Screening: Homeland Security Database Is Added (Post, October 8, 2009)
Soldiers' Data Still Being Downloaded Overseas, Firm Says: Sensitive Information Found by Using 'Peer to Peer' File-Sharing Software (Post, October 2, 2009)
Metro Gets Federal Funds for Cameras on Trains, Buses: Surveillance Meant To Manage Crowds And Deter Crime (Post, September 29, 2009)
Own Sweat Has Become Alcohol Offenders' New Snitch: Alcohol-Sniffing Anklet Saves Money but Stirs Privacy Fears (Post, September 25, 2009)
White House Seeks Renewal of Surveillance Laws, Perhaps With Tweaks (Post, September 16, 2009)
Agencies Worldwide Use Web to Encourage Citizens to Do Their Own Flu Tracking (Post, September 2, 2009)
Bush's Search Policy For Travelers Is Kept: Obama Officials Say Oversight Will Grow (Post, August 28, 2009)
Fed Chief, Wife Are No Strangers to ID Theft (Post, August 28, 2009)
The Color of Money: Smaller Credit Lines Shouldn't Hurt Scores Much (By Michelle Singletary, August 27, 2009)
Some D.C. Residents Criticize New Cards to Access Services: Debut Aims to Ease Access to Services (Post, August 20, 2009)
Real Estate Matters: New Scam Targets Renters Signing Up for Housing Online (Post, August 15, 2009)
D.C. FEDERAL COURT: Man Arrested in D.C. Restaurant Credit Card Scam (Post, August 14, 2009)
Obama Web-Tracking Proposal Raises Privacy Concerns (Post, August 11, 2009)
Congress Told That File Sharing Leaks Sensitive Federal Data (Post, July 30, 2009)
Immigration Experts Urge Congress to Be Cautious on Schumer Work ID Plan (Post, July 21, 2009; 8:05 PM)
Pass ID Act Would Be a Real Threat to National Security (By Lamar Smith, Jim Sensenbrenner, Peter King and Darrell Issa, July 21, 2009)
To Quell Criticism, Some Doctors Require Patients to Sign 'Gag Orders': Want Treatment? Just Sign This No-Complaint Contract . . . (Post, July 21, 2009)
Researchers: Social Security Numbers Can Be Guessed (Post, July 6, 2009; 6:05 PM)
DHS Cybersecurity Plan Will Involve NSA, Telecoms: DHS Officials Debating The Privacy Implications (Post, July 3, 2009)
Blood Samples Raise Questions of Privacy: Some Samples Are Stored and Used For Research Without Parents' Consent (Post, June 30, 2009)
Biotech Start-Ups Show Dedication, Line Up Again for Tax Credits (By Kim Hart, June 29, 2009)
Administration Kills Bush Program to Give Police Access to Spy Satellite Data: Democrat Calls Bush Program 'Ill-Conceived' (Post, June 24, 2009)
Credit Score Shell Game: As High Scores Vanish, Borrowers' Luck Runs Out (Post, June 21, 2009)
Facebook Taps Privacy Hawk as Lobbyist: Former ACLU Counsel Working to Build Technology Firm's Beltway Clout (Post, June 19, 2009)
Administration Plans to Replace Controversial Real ID Initiative (Post, June 14, 2009)
Use of Tax Records in Colorado Immigrant Probe Questioned (Post, June 1, 2009)
The Nexus of Life and Law (By Howard Kurtz, May 28, 2009; 8:34 AM)
Secretly Selling Sotomayor (By Howard Kurtz, May 27, 2009; 9:40 AM)
Interior Botches Officials' Passports, Report Finds (Post, May 27, 2009)
Allegations of Impropriety Surround the Little-Known U.S. Parole Commission: Mystery Develops At Little-Known Federal Office (Post, May 26, 2009)
Be Careful Online: Not Everyone Is a True 'Friend' (By Michelle Singletary, May 14, 2009)
Obama Aides Debate Role Of Proposed Cyber Czar (Post, May 13, 2009)
Hackers Say They Have Va. Prescription Drug Data, Demand $10 Million: Theft of Va. Patient Records Claimed (Post, May 8, 2009)
High Court to Look at Life Sentences for Juveniles (Post, May 5, 2009)
Swine Flu Is Suspected in Region; WHO Warns of Likely Pandemic: 6 Possible Cases Investigated in Md. as Global Alert Is Raised (Post, April 30, 2009)
Role of Bush NSA Plan Under Review: Obama Administration Faces Privacy, Security Challenges in Defending Cyberspace (Post, April 17, 2009)
Report Says IRS Let Foreigners Take Improper Tax Credits (Post, April 16, 2009)
FAA's Latest Security Challenge Is in Cyber Space, Not the Skies (By Joe Davidson, February 11, 2009)
Lobbying War Ensues Over Digital Health Data: Congress Weighs Impact On Industry, Patients (Post, February 10, 2009)
When Debt Collectors Disrupt Dinner: What to Say, and Not Say, When They Call About the Credit Card (Post, February 1, 2009)
Firm Reports Massive Data Breach From Credit, Debit Transactions (Post, January 21, 2009)
Obama About to Face Tests on Consumer Privacy (Post, January 13, 2009)
Reporter's Death Inspires a Seminar and a Lawsuit (Post, December 18, 2008)
Pair Charged in Identity Theft Scheme: In Similar, Separate Case, D.C. Schools Employee, Friend Sentenced to 6 Months (Post, December 11, 2008)
A Pragmatic Pair Chosen to Confront Terrorism Threat (Post, December 2, 2008)
Obama Team Cautious on Homeland Security Appointment: Next Secretary Inherits a 5-Year-Old Agency Tasked With Border Security, Disaster Response and Terrorism Prevention (Post, November 17, 2008)
Online Privacy Group Seeks Role in Mapping Out Policy: Group Wants Tighter Rules for Collecting, Using Consumer Data (Post, November 17, 2008)
Make a Quick Buck Renting Out Your House on Inauguration Day, but Be Careful (Post, November 16, 2008)
SECURITY BREACH: State Warns Passport Applicants Of Danger of Credit Card Fraud (Post, October 31, 2008)
U.S. Takes Battle Against Iraq Violence to Border (Post, October 30, 2008)
Government to Take Over Airline Passenger Vetting (Post, October 23, 2008)
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Illegal Immigrants' Use of Fake IDs (Post, October 20, 2008; 1:53 PM)
Justices May Take Immigration Cases (Post, October 19, 2008)
Genome Database Will Link Genes, Traits in Public View (Post, October 18, 2008)
Spa Aims to Turn Cold Shoulder Into Warm Embrace (Post, September 28, 2008)
Student Privacy Spotlighted in Va.: Manassas School Board, City Pay in Discrimination Suit; Policies Tightened (Post, September 27, 2008)
Gasoline Depots At Risk Of Fraud: Pr. George's Lax, Audit Declares (Post, September 27, 2008)
AT& T, Verizon to Refrain From Tracking Users Online: Firms Pledge to Get Consent Before Targeting Ads to Consumers (Post, September 26, 2008)
Expanded Powers to Search Travelers at Border Detailed (Post, September 23, 2008)
Hackers Access Palin's Personal E-Mail, Post Some Online (Post, September 18, 2008)
Countrywide Says Customer Data Were Sold: Mortgage Lender Offers to Pay For Credit-Monitoring Service (Post, September 14, 2008)
A Privacy Shield Against the Campaigns (By Shaun Dakin, September 13, 2008)
Looking for a Loan? Start Compiling This Paperwork. (Post, September 13, 2008)
Google Promises Privacy Fixes in Its Chrome Browser (Post, September 9, 2008)
NebuAd Halts Plans For Web Tracking (Post, September 4, 2008)
A Class-Action Settlement for Nearly Every Consumer (By Michelle Singletary, September 4, 2008)
From the Ground Up: With bank loans scarcer, a handful of Web sites help borrowers tap individuals for cash. (Post, August 24, 2008)
Mortgage Shopping, Incognito: Sites Require Fewer Personal Details to Generate Quotes (Post, August 23, 2008)
Keeping the IRS in Check (By Michelle Singletary, August 21, 2008)
Citizens' U.S. Border Crossings Tracked: Data From Checkpoints To Be Kept for 15 Years (Post, August 20, 2008)
License Plate Readers To Be Used In D.C. Area (Post, August 17, 2008)
A Social Network for Your Doctor, Pharmacist and Insurer (Post, August 16, 2008)
Some Web Firms Say They Track Behavior Without Explicit Consent (Post, August 12, 2008)
Yahoo to Make Targeted Ads Optional: Lawmakers Scrutinize Impact of Data Collection on Privacy (Post, August 8, 2008)
11 Charged in Global Theft, Sale Of 40 Million Card Numbers (Post, August 6, 2008)
Prescription Data Used To Assess Consumers: Records Aid Insurers but Prompt Privacy Concerns (Post, August 4, 2008)
Lawmakers Probe Web Tracking: Panel Examining Ad Technology for Privacy Concerns (Post, July 17, 2008)
Metro: Posting of Social Security Numbers Results in Suspension of 3 Workers (Post, July 15, 2008)
Senate Grapples With Web Privacy Issues: At Hearing, More Questions Than Answers (Post, July 10, 2008)
U.S. Seeks Data Exchange: Newer European Union Countries Want Waiver From Visa Requirements (Post, July 8, 2008)
Post-9/11 Dragnet Turns Up Surprises: Biometrics Link Foreign Detainees To Arrests in U.S. (Post, July 6, 2008)
Celebrity Passport Records Popular: State Dept. Audit Finds Snooping Was Frequent (Post, July 4, 2008)
YouTube Ordered To Release User Data: Viacom Had Sought Access to Database In Copyright Battle (Post, July 4, 2008)
European Lawmaker To Sue U.S. Over Data: Suit Illustrates Sticking Point in Transatlantic Pact (Post, July 1, 2008)
Keep Watch on Your Credit Report -- Free (By Kenneth R. Harney, June 28, 2008)
Internet Provider Halts Plan to Track, Sell Users' Surfing Data (Post, June 25, 2008)
Plan to Fingerprint Foreigners Exiting U.S. Is Opposed (Post, June 22, 2008)
U.S. DISTRICT COURT: Ex-Schools Employee and Friend Admit ID Theft (Post, June 20, 2008)
A Flashy Facebook Page, at a Cost to Privacy: Add-Ons to Online Social Profiles Expose Personal Data to Strangers (Post, June 12, 2008)
On the Fence? Here's How to Decide. (Post, June 12, 2008)
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council Questions Camera Plan (Post, June 3, 2008)
Sudden Disconnect Over Social Networking Deal: Despite Friendly Overtures, Competing Interests Threaten Venture Between Google and Facebook (Post, June 3, 2008)
38 Charged in Phishing Scams: Consumer Data Target of Global Ring (Post, May 20, 2008)
After a Wallet Theft, Prevent Identity Theft (Post, May 4, 2008)
Facebook privacy revamp draws fire (Reuters, December 9, 2009; 7:55 PM)
Facebook change gives users more privacy controls (AP, December 9, 2009; 5:02 PM)
Yahoo launches online consumer privacy tool (AP, December 7, 2009; 5:38 PM)
U.S. regulators look at privacy of consumer data (Reuters, December 7, 2009; 1:42 PM)
Web ad group launches privacy education campaign (AP, December 3, 2009; 5:58 PM)
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