Anonymity, Privacy, and Security Online

A new survey finds that most internet users would like to be anonymous online, but many think it is not possible to be completely anonymous online. … The representative survey of 792 internet users also finds that notable numbers of internet users say they have experienced problems because others stole […] Read more »

Concern over NSA privacy violations unites Democrats and Republicans, poll finds

Fresh disclosures that the National Security Agency broke privacy rules threatens to  fuel Americans fast-growing concerns about civil liberties. But the surprising partisan consensus that programs trample on privacy marks a key feature of public assessments, representing a break from similar debates during George W. Bush’s presidency. [cont.] Scott Clement, […] Read more »

Too much information

… Edward Snowden’s revelations about the panoptic scope of government surveillance have raised the hoary spectre of ‘Big Brother’. But what Prism’s fancy PowerPoint decks and self-aggrandising logo suggest to me is not so much an implacable, omniscient overseer as a bunch of suits in shabby cubicles trying to persuade […] Read more »

Americans still dissatisfied with Washington, economy

Americans’ dissatisfaction with the economy continues along with their disapproval of President Obama’s and Congress’ handling of it, according to a new CBS News poll released Wednesday. [cont.] CBS News Read more »

Few See Adequate Limits on NSA Surveillance Program

A majority of Americans – 56% – say that federal courts fail to provide adequate limits on the telephone and internet data the government is collecting as part of its anti-terrorism efforts. An even larger percentage (70%) believes that the government uses this data for purposes other than investigating terrorism. […] Read more »