When Free Isn't Really Free

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Many Internet users who download music for free do not understand that the software which makes the transfer possible contains programs that collect personal data from users' computers. The music downloads may cost nothing, but the software, also known by its three categories of spyware, adware and snoopware, provides download services with valuable marketing resources in exchange for giving away music recordings. Rep. Mary Bono has proposed legislation that would impose restrictions on the software.

Prepackaged software, General services, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Marketing procedures, Public affairs, Ethics, Marketing, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Company marketing practices, Music software, Online music trading, File sharing, System selection, Software/hardware leasing, Malware

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How to keep vendors from quietly violating your privacy; using an online snoop to foil online snoops

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Many vendors collect private data about computer users' Internet browsing habits or PC configuration from small applications, or auto-update applets, embedded in the software of the user's home computer. To protect themselves from invasion of their privacy, consumers can install a second applet, called a personal firewall, which will function as a gatekeeper and intercept data before it goes out to Web sites.

Methods, Computer industry, Consumer protection, Equipment and supplies, Marketing research, Market research, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Network security software, Security software, Firewall technology, Firewalls (Data security), Automatic data collection systems

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Always on the Job, Employees Pay With Health

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Workplace stress that aggravates or causes illness seems to be increasing, as job security is decreasing, employees are taking on bigger workloads, and technology extends the reach of the office.

Health aspects, Economic aspects, Job stress

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