Verizon – User Privacy (2021)
Verizon is able to track how long people stream music, play online games, or use social media. It can tell whether a user shops at high-end expensive stores, is visiting online dating sites, or what news outlets they spend more time reading. It knows wireless-device location and internet protocol addresses. In short, Verizon has legally permissible access to enormous amounts of user information. But simply because it can use the information, does not necessarily mean it should use the information. In March 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders to seven U.S. Internet broadband providers, including Verizon, seeking information the agency …
Verizon – User Privacy (2020)
Verizon is able to track how long people stream music, play online games, or use social media. It can tell whether a user shops at high-end expensive stores, is visiting online dating sites, or what news outlets they spend more time reading. It knows wireless-device location and internet protocol addresses. In short, Verizon has legally permissible access to enormous amounts of user information. That information can be legally valuable and revenue generating for the company depending on how it is used and which third-parties are allowed to use it. In 2018, following revelations from US Senator Wyden that about 75 …
Verizon – Cyber Security and Data privacy (2019)
Whereas: In September 2017, the Co-Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division announced the creation of a “Cyber Unit” stating, “Cyber-related threats and misconduct are among the greatest risks facing investors and the securities industry.” In February 2018, in issuing guidance for preparing disclosures about cybersecurity risks and incidents, Chairman Clayton emphasized “cybersecurity is critical to the operations of companies and our markets.” In the United Kingdom, a Parliamentary committee studying cyber security recommended: “To ensure this issue receives sufficient CEO attention before a crisis strikes, a portion of CEO compensation should be linked to effective cyber security, in a way …
Verizon – Cyber Security and Data Privacy (2018)
In September 2017, the Co-Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division announced the creation of a “Cyber Unit” stating, “Cyber-related threats and misconduct are among the greatest risks facing investors and the securities industry.” Prior to becoming the Chairman of the SEC, Jay Clayton wrote that “cyber-threats are among the most urgent risk to America’s economic and national security and the personal safety of its citizens.” In the United Kingdom, a Parliamentary committee studying cyber security recommended: “To ensure this issue receives sufficient CEO attention before a crisis strikes, a portion of CEO compensation should be linked to effective cyber security, …
Verizon – Privacy, Free Expression & Data Security (2017)
Issues of privacy, free expression and data security can result in risks for the company (via litigation, reputational damage, regulatory attention, or commercial disruptions) and may adversely affect shareholder value. According to Human Rights Watch, “at present, private utilities and other companies around the world vary widely in what data they retain, and their practices in many instances affect or determine what governments are able to collect and monitor.” In 2015, in recognition of worldwide concerns over government surveillance and the role of telecommunications companies, the UN Human Rights Council appointed the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy. …
Priceline Group – Privacy and Data Security (2015)
Whereas, Digital technologies and online communications have created extraordinary business opportunities for Priceline; they may also present serious risks to privacy and data security. Breaches of privacy and data security are a constant threat that can result from company negligence, weak policies or external attacks. Over the past year we have seen numerous breaches at major companies including eBay, Home Depot and Target. A 2014 Pew poll indicates that only 12% of respondents believe that advertisers can be trusted to do what is right with personal data and 91% of adults “agree” or “strongly agree” that consumers have lost control …
Privacy and Data Security – eBay (2013)
Whereas, Digital technologies and commerce have created extraordinary business opportunities for eBAY; they may also present serious risks to privacy and data security. Breaches of privacy and data security are a growing threat which can result from company negligence or external attacks. Cyber attacks on U.S. computer networks rose 17-fold from 2009 to 2011, according to the U.S. National Security Agency, with many companies not even realizing they were attacked. According to a 2011 Ponemon Institute study, the per capita cost of a data breach was $194, with an average incident cost of $5.5 million. A separate Ponemon study found …
Privacy and Data Security – Apple, Inc. (2013)
Whereas, Digital technologies and online communications have created extraordinary business opportunities for Apple; they may also present serious risks to privacy and data security. Breaches of privacy and data security are a constant threat which can result from either company negligence or external attacks. Cyber attacks on U.S. computer networks rose 17-fold from 2009 to 2011, according to the U.S. National Security Agency, with many companies not even realizing they were attacked. Privacy breaches have also grown dramatically in recent years. According to a 2011 Ponemon Institute study, the per capita cost of a data breach was $194, with an …
Century Link – Privacy and Freedom of Expression on the Internet (2011)
The Internet is becoming the defining infrastructure of our economy and society in the 21st century. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like our company forge rules that shape, enable and limit Internet use. As such, ISPs have a weighty responsibility in devising network management practices. ISPs must give far-ranging thought to how these practices serve to promote–or inhibit– public participation in the economy and in civil society. Of fundamental concern is the effect ISPs’ network management practices have on public expectations of privacy and freedom of expression on the Internet. WHEREAS The Internet serves as an engine of opportunity for social, …
Verizon – Internet Censorship (2009)
WHEREAS The Internet is becoming the defining infrastructure of our economy and society in the 21st century. Its potential to open markets for commerce, venues for cultural expression and modalities of civic engagement is without historic parallel. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are gatekeepers to this infrastructure: providing access, managing traffic, insuring communication, and forging rules that shape, enable and limit the public’s Internet use. As such, ISPs have a weighty responsibility in devising network management practices. ISPs must give far-ranging thought to how these practices serve to promote–or inhibit–the public’s participation in the economy and in civil society. Of fundamental …
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