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It's the kind of personal data most people would prefer to keep private: an old speeding ticket or a check written to a presidential candidate. But new websites are making this data available to prying eyes, potential employers, and curious acquiantances. Tech Tuesday explores how information technology is ending the days of "practical obscurity".
Brad Stone, Technology Correspondent, New York Times
Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies, Cato Institute; author "Identity Crisis: How Identification is Overused and Misunderstood"
We often think of the "bad guys" on the Internet as loners in basements who like to hack into people's private information. But sophisticated criminals, and corporations with lax data security policies, are also to blame for the current state of personal privacy on the Web. We talk with two USA Today reporters who investigated the lesser-known aspects of cyber crime, and explore what consumers should do to protect their information.
Byron Acohido, Technology reporter, USA Today; Co-Author, "Zero Day Threat: The Shocking Truth of How Banks and Credit Bureaus Help Cyber Crooks Steal Your Money and Identity" (Union Square Press)
Jon Swartz, Technology reporter, USA Today; Co-Author, "Zero Day Threat: The Shocking Truth of How Banks and Credit Bureaus Help Cyber Crooks Steal Your Money and Identity" (Union Square Press)
Despite the flood of reporting surrounding China's role as host of the Olympics, it can be hard to get a sense of what it feels like to be in Beijing right now. We talk with two reporters about their experiences on the streets and in the stands as the Olympic games continue.
Jessica Golloher, Reporter, WAMU 88.5 News
Phelim Kine, Asia researcher, Human Rights Watch
With high gas prices, record numbers of people are leaving their cars at home and commuting by bike. But urban biking is quite different than most serene neighborhood rides. Learn surprising defensive biking skills and get insight on how cities locally and nationwide are redesigning urban areas with bicycles in mind.
Eric Gilliland, Executive Director, Washington Area Bicyclist Association
John Pucher, Professor, Rutgers University
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