The end of privacy
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Changes in computer technology have led to a loss of privacy, and this has a number of implications, such as a probable growth in the market for technology to protect privacy. It is likely that the erosion of privacy will intensify, and that it will be accepted in exchange for convenience. Legislation is unlikely to affect this trend, since laws to protect privacy are difficult to enforce. The technology that affects privacy is also useful in detecting fraud and crime, and data carried on a card can provide medical information that could save lives.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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The mice bite back
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A large number of privately financed information technology projects carried out for the United Kingdom government have been failures, and the UK Treasury has started an inquiry into why this has occurred. One problem is that majors changes are more difficult to manage than gradual change. Failures include the delayed air traffic control system for London, England, the attempt to modernize the Contributions Agency's social insurance system, and introduction of a new system at the Immigration and Nationality Directorate.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Back office to the world
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The development of business support services such as computer software services in India is examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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