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Obama Webby Award: Campaign Won the 2012 Election, Now It Won the Oscar Of the Internet, Too
Gabriel Rodriguez in Internet 3 weeks ago
The Obama campaign won a Webby award, the Oscar of the Internet. The award represents the strengths of their data operation and the growing importance of big data in electoral politics.
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Aaron Swartz Interview Video: Months Before His Suicide, He Warned Corporations Could Censor the Internet
Gabriel Rodriguez in Internet 3 weeks ago
An interview of Aaron Swartz, the Internet activist who committed suicide, has been released. He warned of internet censorship by private and government actors, months before his legal fight.
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There Should Be No Distinction Between Stalking and Cyberstalking
Soraya Chemaly in Internet 3 weeks ago
No one has the luxury of assuming a disconnect between the virtual and the “real” worlds, especially given statistics about rape and domestic violence.
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Right to Know Act: Facebook and Google Don't Want You to Know What They're Doing With Your Data
Daniel A. Herrera in Internet 3 weeks ago
The "Right to Know Act" in California essentially gives individuals the means of knowing what companies are doing with the information their users give them. These companies are fighting back.
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Google Transparency Report: Government Censorship Up 25% in 2012
Neeruj Sethi in Internet 3 weeks ago
The latest Google Transparency Report indicates that government requests of internet content removal increased 25% between the first and second half of 2012.
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Yelp Review Rigging: Internet Giant is Extorting Small Businesses For Good Reviews
Roy Klabin in Internet 3 weeks ago
Hey, nice business you got there ... be a real shame if something happened to it. Tell you what though, Yelp's got a real nice protection package that'll make sure you get some good reviews.
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Google Transparency Report: See What the Government Wants to See About You
Lenny DeFranco in Internet 3 weeks ago
Google has published their semi-annual report on governmental requests for content removal and user information. They've been asking to snoop more than ever.
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CISPA: Why Is Congress Determined to Kill Internet Freedom?
Andrew Ian Dodge in Internet 4 weeks ago
Despite all the problems facing the U.S. right now, DC has decided to set it sights on the internet.
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