In a shocker, the U.S. Supreme Court chooses privacy over commercial speech, upholding a purpose test for public records. A 1973 children's book provides a guide for scribes on the thorny issue. High-speed cable modem Internet access may open your computer to network neighbors. Driving Miss Data Wait 'til you see what this patented surveillance system could reveal about your in-car activities. Not So Anonymous Richard Smith finds imperfections in services promoting anonymity.
People agree to have a tracking chip implanted in their hands.
Major corporate and military players appear worried they've been beaten to the punch. Two more surveys confirm that failure to address Internet users' privacy concerns is seriously hurting e-commerce. A Massachusetts judge has given the green light to a privacy lawsuit against a major pharmacy chain, a database firm and two drug companies. GE Investments wante d to know more about its shareholders. Copyright 1999, Evan Hendricks.