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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?
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Received on Thu Mar 11 17:21:31 1999