Technology

As technology evolves, the law evolves with it. Our Technology section includes stories about the ever-changing landscape of technology and law, from blogging to privacy rights.

Recent Stories

Privacy and Technology: Is Technology Doing Away with Our Privacy?
Jul 2011

Since the advent of the smart phone, more and more people have come to rely on the many services it can provide. But with the recent revelation that unencrypted data can expose to almost anyone where you are and where you’ve been, at what point do privacy concerns trump convenience? more...

Google Street View Privacy Issues Raised Again
Jul 2011

If you haven’t already tried it, Google Street View is a great way to see a street-level panoramic view of a neighborhood—just about anywhere in the world. Just about anywhere, because Google has been hitting some snags along the way, mostly about privacy. more...

Social Media's New Intellectual Property Challenges
Jul 2011

Sharing your photos online can be problematic—especially if you are hoping to retain your rights to credit and royalties. Photographer Daniel Morel learned this the hard way when his dramatic photos of the Haitian earthquake went viral—credited to someone else. more...

Data Breaches: How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
May 2011

If you’ve ever gone fishing, you have some insight into the cyber crime of phishing. Rather than you tossing out your line to hook your catch, you are the prey targeted by fraudsters. Find out more about how to recognize when you’ve been phished or scammed and what you can do about it. Anyone using the Internet (yes, that’s you) should read on to be prepared. more...