Bad idea, but money rules in Congress these days. The lawmakers also looked at data privacy as they considered the bill. As you'd expect, they mostly did the money folks' bidding in this case, too. In other words, your life insurer may soon be able to learn how you spend your money using a credit card issued by a bank owned by the same corporate parent. Microsoft claims its upcoming browser revamp includes a viable solution to privacy concerns.
Critics say the technology is little more than an XML version of the status quo.
Microsoft outlines .NET and XP privacy strategy . HailStorm will allow client-side applications and Web services to exchange user information. I had hoped that this was an actual increase in security and not the Hailstorm marketing push it now appears to be. New ACLU Advertisement Highlights Massive U.S. Government Electronic Surveillance . Through this advertisement, the ACLU hopes to increase awareness of the privacy threat and mobilize our lawmakers into action.