[Moderator: Rather than post each of these, I am posting the URL and list of featured articles. Please visit the page for the complete stories.] http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/special/darkside.html/ With all the new remote technology, you'll soon be able to turn on your heater, microwave and VCR before you leave work ... all from your desktop at the office. But what are the privacy implications and other unintended consequences of going digital? Will advertisers know when your Mr. Coffee begins to brew? Do you worry that your digital home may invade your privacy? Add your comments to the TalkBack. Privacy concerns abound as homes generate more information and companies gain greater access. Watching the watchers The beauty of a world without privacy Author David Brin discusses why a lack of privacy won't be so bad. In fact, our future may be better without it. Is GPS tracking you? GPS systems make it easier than ever to track fish, Fido -- and philandering spouses. Digital snooping law ready to waken CALEA would give law enforcement a back door into your phone. Home computing's five dirty secrets It's a great concept, home computing, says Jesse Berst -- but there are also substantial risks. Europe's great expectation: Pints with privacy In Europe, and especially the UK, privacy is considered a basic human right, Matt Loney says. Cable modem insecurity As cable modems become more available, Ira Winkler asks: What are the security risks? -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Internet Security Institute [www.isi-sec.com]
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