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Privacy is a function of liberty.

We have a process that law enforcement has to go through. We do not just open the doors and say 'Yeah, what do you want to look at? Come on.' We value the privacy of your data.

We regularly review our policy and update as necessary. In this case, we were pleased to learn that the EU (European) Commission had embraced the concept of 'layered notices' for privacy policies, emphasizing simplicity and clarity. We agree with that and modified our policies in a way that we hope is both clear and easy to understand for our users.

This protects students' privacy rights as well as professors.

There are very serious privacy and civil liberty issues of having people permanently numbered.

Children, I feel, are as much entitled to privacy as human beings.

I don't like showing my privacy online.

Love of privacy - perhaps because of the increasing exactions of society - has become in many people almost pathological.

It was said of me recently that I suffered from an Obsessional Privacy. I can only suppose it must be true.

We're not big fans for the posting of privacy policies because what is much more important is privacy practice.

Like everybody else, I enjoy my privacy and I don't want it invaded. At the same time, I enjoy breathing fairly regularly, and I don't want, for the sake of having to take my shoes off when I'm boarding a plane, to die because I got fussy about my shoes,

Many of these detainees are begging for the world to know where they are. The court was right to reject the government's pose as guardian of privacy rights when what it's really guarding is its own secrecy.

Many posted privacy statements are hard to locate, read, and understand, ... Further, other aspects of what have come to be known as fair information practices, like the requirement that online participants have a reasonable opportunity to see what information has been collected about them and to correct errors that creep into a database, have barely been addressed.

Security and privacy concerns, especially with RFID chip technology, are enormous,

She said she believes there's a right to privacy (in the Constitution), ... And she believes Griswold was rightly decided.

She genuinely was saintly. She hadn't got a vicious bone in her body. And if we had privacy law here, if we had a press law in this country like they had in France, she could be alive today.

Mobile phones are ubiquitous and indispensable, yet they have also given rise to a curious bundle of safety, security and privacy fears.

My initial concept was deplorably vague. All I knew was that the Internet and privacy were on a collision course.

One article that says privacy will be protected is not enough. We want clear language in each article stating privacy is important. National governments will pick and choose. They will go to wire-tapping first and get to Article 15 later.

Music fans shouldn't have to install potentially dangerous, privacy intrusive software on their computers just to listen to the music they've legitimately purchased.

Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his friends and family would appreciate privacy during this difficult time.

RFID in passports is a terrible idea, period. But on top of that, the State Department is acting without the appropriate authority and without conducting any form of credible cost-benefit analysis. It's asking Americans to sacrifice their safety and privacy 'up front' for a dangerous experiment that it hasn't even bothered to justify.

RFID in passports is a terrible idea, period, ... But on top of that, the State Department is acting without the appropriate authority and without conducting any form of credible cost-benefit analysis. It's asking Americans to sacrifice their safety and privacy 'up front' for a dangerous experiment that it hasn't even bothered to justify.

Right now, consumers have to hunt for privacy documents, and that can sometimes be scary when they see all they will have to read and sort through. Hopefully this will be a way they can see easily how a site matches their personal preferences.

Ongoing dialogue about privacy issues is essential. We need a body of pragmatic business people who recognize the benefits and problems related to information security to seriously think through the issues and inform consumers, lawmakers and the business community. Information security is not a destination; it's a journey that will constantly raise new problems and demand new solutions.

On the other level, it communicates to companies directly that this is something that matters, and they need to have policies on point. They need to decide for themselves that we only share data subject to legitimate legal processes, and we don't share data informally, and we defend the privacy of our customers.

One of the linchpins of this whole agreement is now the FTC is going to become an aggressive pit bull for the privacy rights of Europeans,

If they can't get that, it's a good thing for privacy advocacy.

ICQ is absolutely opt-in. AOL's privacy policy says we can't use navigational information in any way.

I believe the federal government should stamp out discrimination wherever - wherever - it occurs, ... If I look only at what you've said and written. . . . I would have to vote no. You dismissed the constitutional protection of privacy as, quote, 'a so-called right.' . . . You dismissed gender discrimination as...'merely a perceived problem.'

But we think there are privacy and equal protection issues at stake here that we just have to have cleared up.

But there is nothing disrespectful about an open and fair-minded review of a nominee's approach to the Constitution and his commitment to core American values like equality, privacy and fairness,

Because of the privacy laws, we were not able to give the gifts to the children directly.

I don't want a Democrat in the board room and I don't want a Republican in the bedroom, ... Democrats can't do business ... and all Republicans want to do is get in your bedroom and tell you what you should do in the privacy of your own home.

If students do not want the staff of their university to be able to see their profiles, they should alter their privacy settings so that they are only available to other students.

He has turned a small legal battle about privacy into public questioning of his entire role. He has opened up a huge can of worms.

He felt he could not let me see what she had said if there was any possibility that her privacy would be violated.

He needs privacy and time. I'm going to take Jim out to the wilderness somewhere and take a long, restorative wilderness walk.

We take privacy of customer information very seriously.

We take full account of two main, fundamental rights -- the right to security .... and privacy protection,

We may well be living in a new era here in terms of governments and data flow. This subpoena could, if fulfilled as originally requested, definitely compromise the privacy of quite a few people.

He did not say in my private meeting with him whether or not the right to privacy regarding sexual relations is in the Constitution or not in the Constitution,

He cannot erase the fact that he put his privacy rights ahead of the need to find that young woman.

I would say the Fourth Amendment (guaranteeing protection against unreasonable searches) is the Fourth Amendment, and the fact that you're invading the privacy of millions as opposed to dozens should make it worse, not better.

I wrote to the company asking for an apology and claiming damages under Regulation 30 of the privacy regulations.

I think it's fair to say that, even in the absence of legislation, we've had widespread adoption of privacy practices and policies. The private sector generally has an incentive to do things in a good way.

I think that privacy is sort of the nature of your identity, and how you transfer your identity is a very important global issue.

I think that people are reacting in a way to increase their privacy in response to things that are decreasing their privacy. The Internet potentially exposes information to anyone in the world. It's fundamentally different from ... 10 years ago.

It is something the residents had requested. The return envelope will add a level of privacy and security with their utility bills. It is also an additional avenue to communicate with our residents.

It is important for students to understand and be aware of their privacy rights and their limits of their rights.

Like most people, I would sing in the privacy of my home. I'd also sing for my daughters or at a guest at somebody's function. I loved doing it.

I think there are legitimate privacy issues that come into play when you start taking pictures of people in their cars,

Jason is one of the leaders in the privacy communities. He's tremendously effective. He gets things done.

I write traditional drama, and the small enclosed communities work well with this form. I enjoy exploring secrets. On small islands, privacy is important, and there are secrets that everyone can guess but nobody talks about.

I think CVS is trying to defuse this by saying there was no financial risk, but I think there was a very serious medical privacy concern.

I see both sides, but I still think it's kind of an invasion of the privacy but also, it does encourage people to pay taxes.

Parents want one kid in one room and do it without a whole lot of thought about it. Giving them their own room means you're a good provider, doing a good job; you ought to do it. But that's parental satisfaction. The privacy might be good for the parent but maybe not so good for the kid. It's something they should think about.

P3P is the first consumer privacy standard that gives individuals more choices. That's what we really think is promising about it. For Web publishers, P3P offers the ability to instill trust in their users.

Our privacy policy has always been based on trust by seeking permission to use people's information. This change leaves no room for misunderstanding or confusion.

Our right to privacy is at risk. As a result, some of our most sensitive, private matters end up on databases that are then sold to the highest bidder. That is wrong, it's dangerous, and it has to stop.

Our study found that to truly respect consumers' privacy, companies need to incorporate privacy into every aspect of their business. From respecting consumers choices about how to market to them and using the most secure technology available, to the way that their customer service representatives manage private information and respond to questions about privacy, it must be a core component of every customer interaction. E-LOAN has understood this from the beginning, which is why it continues to be recognized and rewarded for its strong commitment to consumer privacy.

Out of respect for his privacy and what he and his family are dealing with, we won't comment on any of his personal issues or things that are happening.

Our company relies on having the trust of our users and using that information for that benefit. That's a very strong motivation for us. We're committed to that. If you start to mandate how products are designed, I think that's a really bad path to follow. I think instead we should have laws that protect the privacy of data, for example, from government requests and other kinds of requests.

Roger Hughes was defamed and had his privacy infringed upon. It's one thing for this union to go out and picket and leaflet his sites. That's fair, that's lawful, ... But it's quite another thing to put out there that he's a pedophile and a danger to children. That's wrong.

Research shows that 50 percent of online users will not make a purchase online because they fear that their transaction will not remain private. Cyberspace privacy issues are a concern and were filling a void.

Respect for the family's privacy at this stage is thought to be only just, in view of the public nature of the earlier part of the day.

Regardless of what happens with this agreement, Congress can, and must fix the Patriot Act to better protect the privacy and freedom of ordinary Americans. At the same time, until the Bush administration stops the illegal NSA program to spy on Americans and stops ignoring the rule of law, any reforms to the Patriot Act could be ignored under the extreme philosophy of power embraced by this president. No matter the result of the Patriot Act, we hope all senators involved in these negotiations will resist pressure from the administration. Congress must restore the rule of law and insist that innocent Americans' rights be protected against the overreaching of the White House. We can, and must, be both safe and free.

Recent technological advances have made the issue of individual privacy increasingly complicated. Governors have a responsibility to balance the benefits of sharing justice information with the need to protect the privacy of citizens in their states.

Recent revelations show even more clearly why the board is needed. The White House has had no privacy officials, and having privacy expertise in the White House will reduce the chance of mistakes going forward.

President Bush has nominated Roberts to become the most powerful judge on the nation's highest court. The public has a right to see documents that will give us more information about his judicial philosophy. If the White House continues to stall, then it begs the question, 'What is the president hiding, and why?' ... I applaud Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold for stating they will ask Roberts the tough questions and expect clear answers. We are urging Wisconsinites who value freedom and privacy to call their senators and urge them to oppose Roberts' nomination.

Passengers not legitimately under suspicion should not have to fear that their private effects and private lives will be held up to public scrutiny, ... Safety and privacy will not be assured if people are targeted for searches based on incorrect criteria instead of evidence.

People in the industry feel it's more of a privacy enhancer because it's such a secure way of identification.

Surveys that deal with Generation X and younger indicate these audiences love this stuff. They are not concerned at all with the privacy aspects of this stuff. As long as nobody uses that information against them, they don't have any problem, as long as it makes the experience better.

Some of the companies did it tremendously well - they put very strong privacy policies into place. They never share your data, never do anything you don't tell them to do and allow people to opt in.

Some have said privacy is dead. I hope that is not so.

My nightmare fear is some congressman is going to seize on this and they're going to pass some laws, ... I can just see people overreacting and doing things that would invade people's privacy or tie up the Internet with so much security nonsense that innovation slows down.

Marcus has to go back for personal reasons. I think we have to respect the privacy of the matter.

Like Justice Thomas during his confirmation hearing, Judge Roberts said there is a right to privacy and it applies to the marital relationship and the use of contraceptives, but he refused to say how much further its protections would go.

I think privacy policies may be getting worse. They're getting longer, more difficult to understand, and filled with more loopholes.

It creates an aura for an ordinary person where maybe they will think twice about the privacy of their Internet searches.

It could present problems. Besides, there are basic privacy rights involved. It's just nobody's business.

I strongly believe in a woman's right to choose. It is a right of privacy issue between a woman and her doctor.

I think it would be doubly tragic if it does emerge this accident was, in part, caused by the persistent hounding of the princess and her privacy by photographers,

I thought his answers on the privacy issue were pretty good, and were satisfying to me,

The aim of speaker verification technology is to enhance the privacy and security of the telephone self-service channel.

The arrival of this spy center means that Big Brother is finally here. The balance between the state and individual privacy has swung too far in favor of the state.

I was not prepared for the resulting attention. Besides disliking the diminishment of privacy and the inhibiting quality of feeling watched, I valued my anonymous, boring life. In fact, I didn't see how I could write honestly without it. A year later, I moved out west, got an unlisted phone number, stopped giving interviews, and tried to fly as low under the radar as possible. Of course, some reporters took this as a personal challenge to intrude, but in general, my quiet life let me concentrate on my work.

I worry... he will tip the balance of the scales of justice. He will tip the balance against protecting our basic privacy and personal freedoms. He will tip the balance in favor of presidential power even when it violates the law.

Most IT administrators focus on the network tier, deploying firewalls, intrusion detection, and other perimeter-defense or monitoring mechanisms. In addition, applications exposed to the outside typically employ encryption methods like SSL to provide privacy of communications on the Internet and to ensure the identities of the endpoints are trusted.

Microsoft and Yahoo share a commitment to deliver IM interoperability while keeping consumer security, safety and privacy top of mind.

Microsoft typically does not comment on specific government inquiries. That said, as you may have heard from the DOJ, they did contact us in this case. We take the privacy of our customers very seriously. We did comply with their request for data in this case in a way that ensured we also protected the privacy of our customers.

will encourage both competition and consumer choice ... while protecting privacy and security.

Why wasn't some moratorium on Carnivore announced? ... How can the administration on one hand say they are trying to improve online privacy and also, at the same time, approve the use of technology that appears to be inherently invasive?

You'll have more missed meetings. But as for SOX or privacy compliance, who cares? I don't see any broad implications.

You can already see the privacy debate moving to the realm of automated massive data mining. When governments begin to suspect people because of where they were at a certain time, it can get very worrying.

We have systems that are robust and strong enough to do important things like move money, but not apparently robust enough to allow privacy choice.

which could pose privacy concerns for many people.

Without comprehensive federal legislation, it is possible that something of a vacuum will be created and states may enter, not always with consistent proposals, to protect the privacy of their citizens, ... There may soon come a point when the business community will have to decide whether it prefers a single comprehensive federal rule, or a situation in which a variety of state rules create difficult to follow mandates.

You also have to consider legislation such as data protection. There are privacy and human rights law for e-mails, which you can overcome if you have the right contract of employment.

We're always concerned when the government is maintaining databases of private information and personal information that's really none of the government's business. When a private entity does it, it's a different matter, but it always raises concerns about our privacy because today they may not be sharing it, tomorrow they may be sharing it with other businesses, with people who may be engaged in using it for illicit purposes.