Privacy
Three bills that impacts our rights and liberties at 2012 Minnesota Legislature
Each session I anticipate proposals that can and will have an impact on our civil liberties, privacy, and open government rights. One has been introduced as a bill already, DNA Familial.MORE »
We're "all sinners" so government needs our data?
I observed and testified today at the meeting of the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Policy Group on whether or not Minnesota should send millions of law enforcement records on Minnesotans to the FBI. Some of the records are incident reports that police do when they are called by 911, or when a person calls for sMORE »
My privacy rights negated by "blackmail"
As I churn through my "early" autumn tears of life, I am more apt to visit the doctor. I did that today. As I got to the check in desk I was given a single piece of paper and asked to sign. I locked on to the words, "Notice of Privacy Practices" I thought it was a form to sign to acknowledge understanding of the notice.. I felt there was no need to sign such a form. And I stated that.MORE »
Google+ and Gmail take over U, but not in AHC
As Gmail and Google+ become the University of Minnesota’s email and social networking platforms, its health care institutions are opting out.
The University integrated Google+ into student email accounts late last month as part of its greater migration to Gmail. The school is among the first to officially adopt the new social network.MORE »
GPS, privacy, and the Supremes
The US Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for a case on November 8, 2011 that can have an major impact on your privacy/self autonomy and relationship with government. The case is called, United States v. Jones. The central questions of the case are as follows:MORE »
Does Minnesota DVS database need accountability?
In the October 4, 2011, edition of the Pioneer Press, reporter Brady Gervais writes, "DPS (Department of Public Safety) audits the DVS database monthly and monitors it regularly, Skoogman said.MORE »
Spirit of J. Edgar Hoover still haunts FBI with N-Dex
J. Edgar Hoover was the long time Director of the FBI, 48 years to be exact. Revered and despised by Americans for many reasons. Some reasons for that disdain is emerging in modern day with Mr. Hoover's former agency with N-Dex.MORE »
Voyeurs, government databases, and you
The stories that appeared in the Pioneer Press yesterday and today online brings again attention to the public the vast amounts of inforMORE »
Cops and cameras - Modern peeping toms?
The Star Tribune had a story today about the Minneapolis Police Department purchasing several roll-em cameras on poles which can be placed conveniently in areas throughout the city. What the article failed to discuss is the right to privacy and anonymity in a public place.
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Are you being N-Dexed?
You call to complain on a barking dog. Maybe you happen on crime on the way home from work. Maybe you're an innocent person stopped by police. Should your name go into a national database anytime you have contact with a law enforcement agency? MORE »
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