A landmark decision in Germany's antitrust authority determined that Facebook could not combine data from its other entities without user consent.
New developments in the private sector provide a striking contrast from China's perceived status as a surveillance state—even as the government continues to monitor its citizens.
We spoke with social-science ethicists about how well Facebook's initiative appears to protect users' privacy. They're skeptical, but still eager to see Facebook data studied.
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Tax evasion persists, and tax return scams involving identity theft are on the rise.
Why do teenagers behave the way that they do online, sharing personal information with just about anybody who wants it? Look to the privacy paradox.