RealNetworks to stop collecting user data

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In response to a New York Times report, RealNetworks stopped collecting user information about music preferences via the company's Realjukebox software. Privacy concerns erupted when it was also reported that the company could discern users' brands of music players and other personal information tagged by RealNetworks' Globally Unique Identifier. The company's chief, Rob Glaser and other executives were quick to admit the potential for cyberspace civil liberties problems and to put an end to the transmission of information about individual users. Analysts believe this is a call to many companies in the industry to address privacy concerns.

Legal issues & crime, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Privacy, Investigations, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Industry legal issue, RealNetworks Inc., RNWK

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Internet code-cracking project shows need for stronger locks

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An international team of computer experts have been able to break the encryption codes used for most Internet related financial transactions. This brings to light a serious problem for e-commerce - security for users. Since the current 512-bit standard has been cracked, experts say that in a short time others will be able to break the code as well. Advances in encryption software have by stymied by the government over concerns that it may be used for illegal purposes terrorists or drug traffickers to hide their activities.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Research, Management, Usage, Evaluation, Safety and security measures, Internet, Internet security, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Computer programmers, Security measures, Coding theory, Internet/Web technology, Online transaction processing, Security systems

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