http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-434.pdf
Describes what online identity is, British government projects to secure online access to public services, and issues arising from a more online society. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS22030.pdf
Examines the evolution of European Union and U.S. cooperative anti-terrorism efforts over the past decade including information-sharing arrangements and treaties. Also covers challenges to cooperation such as differing views on privacy and data protection concerns. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43040.pdf
Discusses the scope and efficacy of the background checks for gun buyers and whether regulations relating to privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are an obstacle to inclusion of mental health records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43015.pdf
Tries to answer the following questions: What legal protections are in place for information stored in the cloud? What legal process must the government follow to obtain this information? How do these rules differ from those applied in the physical world? From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/irp/congress/2013_cr/brennan-paul.html
Offers the text of the 12 hour filibuster by Senator Rand Paul against the nomination of John Brennan to head the Central Intelligence Agency as a protest against the potential use of drones to lethally target adversaries on U.S. soil. From the Congressional Record, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42940.pdf
Discusses legal issues relating to privacy, property rights, trespassing, and airspace ownership in regard to the use of pilotless drones in U.S. airspace. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2012/12/121219copparulefrn.pdf
Final regulation that strengthens children’s privacy protections online and gives parents greater control over the personal information that websites and online services may collect from children under 13. From the Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2012/12/121210mobilekidsappreport.pdf
Reports little progress made by apps developers or apps store operators in disclosing privacy practices and interactive features for childrens’-related apps since an earlier 2012 FTC study first raised the issue. From the Federal Trade Commission