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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 26, 2015
It's incredibly easy for hackers or computer technicians to remotely activate your computer's webcam, so covering it with a Post-it or small sticker is something everyone should do.
Privacy loss, price discounts do not mix

Privacy loss, price discounts do not mix

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 13, 2015
Insurance companies monetizing customer's private data is part of a dangerous trend of businesses profiting off of the private data of their customers.
US cyberwar tactics misguided

US cyberwar tactics misguided

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
The US needs to take a more responsible role when it comes to cyber-attacks and computer-driven espionage.
AT&T payment plan further erodes privacy

AT&T payment plan further erodes privacy

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 24, 2015
AT&T's surcharge of $29 for customers who would like to opt out of targeted ads based on their browsing history is unacceptable and shows a need for federal regulation.
Privacy, security  discussed in panel

Privacy, security discussed in panel

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
A seminar on security and information technology in today's cyber-era.
Journalist speaks on  privacy, Internet

Journalist speaks on privacy, Internet

Suebin Kim, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute hosted journalist Adam Tanner for a discussion on personal data and privacy.
Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist November 24, 2014
Citizens need to decide whether privacy infringement is a cost worth paying in exchange for diminished civil liberties.
Apple’s efforts strengthen personal privacy

Apple’s efforts strengthen personal privacy

Tommy Collison October 7, 2014
For law enforcement hoping to gain more access to private data, Apple's heightened security is a bad thing. For everyone else, it's very good.
iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
Apple’s encryptions put more power in the hands of the people by letting individuals assess the balance of privacy and protection alongside the consequences the iPhone 6 has.
 Right to online privacy should be claimed

Right to online privacy should be claimed

Tommy Collison, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
When everything online is being watched by businesses, it is easy to believe that our right to privacy does not extend to the internet. This does not have to be the case. Rights to privacy should extend to the internet and there are steps one can take to protect this right.
Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

May 1, 2014
InBloom is no longer a threat to students’ privacy, but companies such as eScholar are pouncing on inBloom’s failure.
Law professor, Economist editor debate Snowden leaks, right to privacy

Law professor, Economist editor debate Snowden leaks, right to privacy

March 13, 2014
Lucas said he was angry with how Snowden divulged the NSA's documents.