John Battelle's Searchblog
MAY 15, 2014
'The post Do You Have a Mission or…Are You *On* A Mission? On Being a NewCo appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. A sampling of NewCos from our 2013 NYC festival. (Cross posted from the NewCo blog …). About a year ago I wrote a piece outlining the kinds of companies we were looking for as we began the first full year of the NewCo festival circuit.
Collaboration 2.0
MAY 20, 2014
'We''re leaving the era of standalone social networks and moving to a far more interconnected world.
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Robert's Db2
MAY 30, 2014
I worked recently with some IT people who were themselves engaged in the development and enhancement of a high-volume application that accesses DB2 for z/OS data by way of stored procedures (the client side of the application communicates with the target DB2 system via the distributed data facility, also known as DDF). Various actions implemented and plans formulated by this IT team serve to effectively illustrate some important points regarding the nesting of DB2 stored procedures ("nesting," i
Elie
MAY 30, 2014
Worries about big data and privacy are all over the news, but our new research shows that big data can also help better understand users' privacy concerns.
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Hunton Privacy
MAY 30, 2014
On May 30, 2014, Google posted a web form that enables individuals to request the removal of URLs from the results of searches that include that individual’s name. The web form acknowledges that this is Google’s “initial effort” to give effect to the recent and controversial decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Costeja , widely described as providing a “right to be forgotten.
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John Battelle's Searchblog
MAY 7, 2014
'The post Viacom v. Cable One: A Foreshadowing of Things To Come in The Battle for the Open Web? appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Viacom’s rather one-sided POV on why its blocked web access for Cable One providers. Image via @TheLadyH86. So it’s come to this. We’re all familiar with disputes between cable providers and their content partners – it happens all the time.
Collaboration 2.0
MAY 20, 2014
'We''re leaving the era of standalone social networks and moving to a far more interconnected world. The digital enterprise approach combines vestigial point solutions and legacy applications into cohesive next generation systems of engagement.
Robert's Db2
MAY 13, 2014
zIIP is short for System z Integrated Information Processor. It's a so-called specialty engine for an IBM mainframe server. The zIIP raison d'etre is reduced cost of computing on the System z platform, accomplished in two ways: 1) zIIP engines cost less than general-purpose processors (often referred to as CPs -- short for central processors), and 2) zIIP engines do not factor into the cost of software that runs in z/OS LPARs. zIIP engines aren't new (they were introduced in 2006), but there are
John Battelle's Searchblog
MAY 27, 2014
'The post Programmatic Needs Context appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Today Digiday published a piece I wrote about the lack of context in the display advertising marketplace. Check it out, I’ve posted it below as well for posterity. — Before the rise of programmatic buying and “audience retargeting,” most quality brand media was purchased based on a very particular contextual signal –- even if the market didn’t really call it that.
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
John Battelle's Searchblog
MAY 19, 2014
'The post Else 5.19.14: I Too, Shall Be Forgotten (At Least By Europe) appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. ( image ) If ever you wanted proof we are renegotiating our social contract in the Internet age, this week’s roundup of the best links provides plenty of fodder. Onwards… The Myths & Realities Of How Of The EU’s New “Right To Be Forgotten” In Google Works - MarketingLand Google and other search engines will have to hew to new EU rules.
John Battelle's Searchblog
MAY 4, 2014
'The post Else 5.5.14: Stay Sober, My Friend (And Watch Your F8) appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. ( image ) Cinco de Mayo on a Monday? What fresh hell is this? Just another week of links worth reading, if you care about the most muscular narrative in our beer-goggled world. Facebook (and Wired) dominated thanks to news from it F8 developer conference, but policy and politics were not far behind.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 30, 2014
On May 27, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced the release of a new report entitled Data Brokers: A Call for Transparency and Accountability , detailing the findings of an FTC study of nine data brokers, representing a cross-section of the industry. The Report concludes that the data broker industry needs greater transparency and recommends that Congress consider enacting legislation that would make data brokers’ practices more visible and give consumers more control over the collection
Hunton Privacy
MAY 29, 2014
On May 28, 2014, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated Daniel Therrien as the next Privacy Commissioner of Canada. If approved, Therrien would take over from the interim Privacy Commissioner Chantal Bernier, who has been serving in this role after the previous Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart’s term ended in December 2013. Therrien is currently Assistant Deputy Attorney General of the Public Safety, Defence and Immigration Portfolio at the Department of Justice.
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Hunton Privacy
MAY 29, 2014
Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has listed the firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice in Band 1 in the 2014 Chambers USA guide. This is the seventh consecutive year the firm was top ranked in this category. In addition, partner and chair of the firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group Lisa Sotto again was recognized as a “Star” performer (the guide’s highest ranking) for privacy and data security.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 28, 2014
On May 14, 2014, Hunton & Williams’ Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group hosted the latest webcast in its Hunton Global Privacy Update series. The program provided a global overview of some of the most debated topics in data protection and privacy, including cross-border data flows, global data breach issues and the EU Cybersecurity Directive.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 27, 2014
On May 16, 2014, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the members of the Virginia Cyber Security Commission, including the appointment of Hunton & Williams LLP’s Paul M. Tiao. Tiao, one of eleven citizen members elected to the group, is a partner in the firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. “The cybersecurity issues facing both the Commonwealth and the nation are substantial,” said Tiao.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 27, 2014
On May 23, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection sent a letter to the court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings for ConnectEDU Inc. (“ConnectEDU”), an education technology company, warning that the proposed sale of the company’s assets raises privacy concerns. ConnectEDU’s assets include personal information collected from students, high schools and community colleges in connection with the company’s website and affiliated services.
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 21, 2014
On May 13, 2014, the European Court of Justice (the “ECJ”) rendered its judgment in Google Spain S.L. and Google Inc. v Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (Case C-131/12, “ Google v. AEPD ” or the “case”). The case concerns a request made by a Spanish individual, Mr. Costeja, to the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos or “AEPD”) to order the removal of certain links from Google’s search results.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 21, 2014
On May 19, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission announced that Sprint Corporation agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle an FCC Enforcement Bureau investigation stemming from allegations that the company failed to honor consumers’ requests to opt out of telemarketing calls and texts. Sprint also agreed to implement a two-year plan to help ensure future compliance with Do-Not-Call registry rules.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 21, 2014
On May 21, 2014, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued guidance for businesses (“Guidance”) on how to comply with recent updates to the California Online Privacy Protection Act (“CalOPPA”). The recent updates to CalOPPA include requirements that online privacy notices disclose how a site responds to “Do Not Track” signals, and whether third parties may collect personal information about consumers who use the site.
Collaboration 2.0
MAY 20, 2014
'We''re leaving the era of standalone social networks and moving to a far more interconnected world. The digital enterprise approach combines vestigial point solutions and legacy applications into cohesive next generation systems of engagement.
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The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 20, 2014
Hunton & Williams LLP, in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently issued a report entitled Business Without Borders: The Importance of Cross-Border Data Transfers to Global Prosperity , highlighting the benefits of cross-border data transfers to businesses in the international marketplace. The report underscores the importance of developing data transfer mechanisms that protect privacy and facilitate the free-flow of data, and also explores opportunities for new data transfe
Hunton Privacy
MAY 20, 2014
On May 19, 2014, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) published its Annual Activity Report for 2013 (the “Report”) highlighting its main accomplishments in 2013 and outlining some of its priorities for the upcoming year. The Report discusses the proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation , and reiterates the CNIL’s main concerns with the proposal, namely: The one-stop-shop mechanism: according to the CNIL, it needs to provide better protection for individuals and allow for overs
Hunton Privacy
MAY 20, 2014
On May 16, 2014, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (the “Commission”) published advisory guidelines for the implementation of its Personal Data Protection Act (the “PDPA”) for two industry sectors. The guidelines were published on the same day on which the Commission held its well-attended Personal Data Protection Seminar focusing on international perspectives on data governance.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 16, 2014
On May 12, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved final consent orders with two companies that marketed genetically customized nutrition supplements. In addition to charges that the companies’ claims regarding the effectiveness of their products were not sufficiently substantiated, the settlements also allege that the companies misrepresented their privacy and security practices.
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Hunton Privacy
MAY 14, 2014
As reported in the Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives Blog : On April 9, 2014, the Sixth Circuit of Appeals not only affirmed summary judgment in EEOC v. Kaplan Higher Education Corp., et al. but also chastised the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for applying a flawed methodology in its attempts to prove that using credit checks as a pre-employment screen had an unlawful disparate impact against African-American applicants.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 13, 2014
On May 7, 2014, IronBox Secure File Transfer hosted a webinar featuring “Queen of Breach” attorney Lisa Sotto, who shared her top tips in the event of a data breach. Lisa Sotto , partner and head of the Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, discussed the current cyber risk landscape and led participants through a hypothetical data breach scenario.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 13, 2014
On May 12, 2014, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report highlighting the benefits of cross-border data transfers across all sectors of the economy. Hunton & Williams LLP’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity team developed the report with the Chamber of Commerce. The report, Business Without Borders: The Importance of Cross-Border Data Transfers to Global Prosperity , presents pragmatic solutions for developing international mechanisms that both protect privacy and facilitate cross-bord
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