Oct 21st, 2005 · Closed-circuit TV cameras keep watch in many metropolitan areas. While police and community activists say the cameras make their streets safer, some residents and civil liberties groups say they feel their privacy is threatened.
Oct 6th, 2005 · The Federal Communications Commission recently ruled that Internet telephone companies must enable the FBI to wiretap calls. Privacy advocates worry that this will lead to tracking of Online activity. Larry Abramson reports on advances in digital telecommunications, and their vulnerability to "cyber crime" and invasion of privacy.
Sep 14th, 2005 · Alex Chadwick talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts. Lithwick analyzes Roberts' remarks about the right to privacy, abortion law and the balance of power between the courts and Congress.
Sep 14th, 2005 · The Senate Judiciary Committee prepares for a second full day of testimony from Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Roberts on Tuesday said he generally believes in following precedent. He was also unequivocal in embracing a right to privacy. The session Wednesday is likely to once again focus on the issue of abortion.
Aug 20th, 2005 · Marketing firms are pinpointing ads by focusing on buying histories, Web-page visits and TV choices. David Freedman, who writes about the technology in Inc. magazine, says he doesn't feel our privacy is in jeopardy... yet.
May 17th, 2005 · ZabaSearch.com and Personal Privacy on the Web May 17, 2005 · Day to Day technology contributor Xeni Jardin reports on ZabaSearch.com, a new Web search engine that makes it easy -- some say too easy -- to find personal information about virtually anyone.
Mar 10th, 2005 · The Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing to look into the security of consumer information and possible privacy protections to prevent identity theft. At least three major companies -- most recently, Lexis-Nexis -- have suffered security breaches in private databases containing consumer data.
Oct 14th, 2004 · The Food and Drug Administration gives the go-ahead for identity chips that can be implanted under the skin. A Florida company wants to market the device, which it calls VeriChips. The chips could provide doctors with instant access to a patient's medical records. Privacy advocates think that view is shortsighted. Hear NPR's Larry Abramson.