From: US GAO | WatchBlog
From online health care exchanges to mobile device
location data, the privacy of personally identifiable information (PII) is a major concern when it comes to information technology. Today, we take a closer look at the privacy of PII, and why we added it as a key component of one of our longstanding High Risk areas—federal cybersecurity.
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Multiple Threats to Privacy
Revelations about the extent to which private companies collect detailed information about people’s activities have raised concerns about the potential for significant erosion of personal privacy. For example, consumers may be unaware of how third parties can share and use smartphone location data, potentially putting people at risk of identity theft or other harm.
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