Criticism grows as House e-vote debate delayed

ComputerWorld's article, "Criticism grows as House e-vote debate delayed," discusses delays in voting on the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007.

"Google adjusts privacy policy"

ComputerWorld's article, "Google adjusts privacy policy," discusses changes to Google's data retention policy, where they state they now anonymize user data after 18 months. Previously their policy stated that they would anonymize user data between 18 and 24 months. It is thought that an EU working group prompted the change.

Laws Threaten Security Researchers

Dark Readings' article, "Laws Threaten Security Researchers," discusses a report to appear on Monday, June 11 at CSI NetSec 2007 by a working group to discuss discuss Web 2.0 research roadblocks. See also:

• CMP Technology Press Release - lists the members and discusses content
  
• Slashdot article
  

Google Zooms In Too Close for Some

The NY Times article, "Google Zooms In Too Close for Some," discusses Google Street View, which provides Adobe Flash zoomable images of various locations and the expectation of privacy.