May 19, 2007 – MichaelZimmer.org

Weakening of Online Privacy at Libraries

Posted by Michael Zimmeron May 19, 2007in Libraries, Privacy7 Comments

Chronicles of Dissent points to some discouraging trends at public libraries that potentially threaten patron anonymity and privacy. First, it appears more and more libraries are requiring those wishing to use their Internet services to produce a valid library card.…

Google Korea to Log National IDs for some searches

Posted by Michael Zimmeron May 19, 2007in Privacy, Search Engines

This has the potential to set a disturbing precedent. InfoWorld reports that Google Korea plans to introduce an age-verification system later this year that will restrict adult-themed searches to those 19 years of age and older. Working from a 700-word…