Monthly Archives: March 2015
An Apology for Corporate Interference in News Reporting
When the president of a media empire interferes with journalistic independence, is an apology enough?. >>> Kevin Crull, the CRTC, and CTV News: Is apology enough? News that Bell Media president Kevin Crull has apologized for interfering in news coverage
An Apology for Corporate Interference in News Reporting
When the president of a media empire interferes with journalistic independence, is an apology enough?. >>> Kevin Crull, the CRTC, and CTV News: Is apology enough? News that Bell Media president Kevin Crull has apologized for interfering in news coverage
Uber, Starwood, and Big Data
This is worrisome. Under a new plan, Uber will be offering passengers the option of linking their Uber accounts to their Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. Doing so means agreeing to give Starwood ALL of your Uber data, with your name
Uber, Starwood, and Big Data
This is worrisome. Under a new plan, Uber will be offering passengers the option of linking their Uber accounts to their Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. Doing so means agreeing to give Starwood ALL of your Uber data, with your name
The latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs
Here’s the latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs — an unaffiliated Canadian nonprofit. >>> The latest issue of the Ethics Centre’s Newsletter In this issue: Message from the Chair – Dr. Hentie
The latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs
Here’s the latest issue of the Newsletter of the Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Affairs — an unaffiliated Canadian nonprofit. >>> The latest issue of the Ethics Centre’s Newsletter In this issue: Message from the Chair – Dr. Hentie
When is a Top Celeb a Top Liability?
Once again, an organization has faced the question: what is it wise to do, and what are we obligated to do, when a star employee behaves outrageously? (See also the decision faced by the NFL with regard to Ray Rice,
When is a Top Celeb a Top Liability?
Once again, an organization has faced the question: what is it wise to do, and what are we obligated to do, when a star employee behaves outrageously? (See also the decision faced by the NFL with regard to Ray Rice,
Is the Purpose of the Corporation Public or Private?
Should corporations pursue the public good? Or should they merely be attentive to it in a more vague way? Should that be taken on as a matter of moral obligation on the part of managers and the board, or should
Is the Purpose of the Corporation Public or Private?
Should corporations pursue the public good? Or should they merely be attentive to it in a more vague way? Should that be taken on as a matter of moral obligation on the part of managers and the board, or should
Is the 1st Amendment Too Corporate?
If it is, should the New York Times be complaining about it? >>> The New York Times, a Corporation, Worries That the First Amendment Is Now ‘Embraced by Corporations’ How recent a phenomenon is this shocking corporate takeover of the
Is the 1st Amendment Too Corporate?
If it is, should the New York Times be complaining about it? >>> The New York Times, a Corporation, Worries That the First Amendment Is Now ‘Embraced by Corporations’ How recent a phenomenon is this shocking corporate takeover of the
Search Engine Ethics: Should Google Be the Arbiter of Truth?
Would Google searches arranged by truthfulness be a helpful service or an attempt to impose an orthodoxy? Is there something fundamentally illiberal about arranging search results by truth value? >>> There will be adjustments living in Google’s brave new world
Search Engine Ethics: Should Google Be the Arbiter of Truth?
Would Google searches arranged by truthfulness be a helpful service or an attempt to impose an orthodoxy? Is there something fundamentally illiberal about arranging search results by truth value? >>> There will be adjustments living in Google’s brave new world
Encryption Ethics: Should the Government Have a “Back Door” to Your Data?
Is beyond effortless surveillance the same thing as beyond law enforcement? The Obama Administration says yes. Silicon Valley says no. >>> Silicon Valley spars with Obama over ‘backdoor’ surveillance “If we get into a situation in which the technologies do
Encryption Ethics: Should the Government Have a “Back Door” to Your Data?
Is beyond effortless surveillance the same thing as beyond law enforcement? The Obama Administration says yes. Silicon Valley says no. >>> Silicon Valley spars with Obama over ‘backdoor’ surveillance “If we get into a situation in which the technologies do
Are Large Cash Transactions Prima Facie Evidence of Wrongdoing?
Should governments harass those who deal in cash? >>> FEDS URGE BANKS TO CALL COPS ON CUSTOMERS WHO WITHDRAW $5,000 OR MORE The Justice Department is ordering bank employees to consider calling the cops on customers who withdraw $5,000 dollars
Are Large Cash Transactions Prima Facie Evidence of Wrongdoing?
Should governments harass those who deal in cash? >>> FEDS URGE BANKS TO CALL COPS ON CUSTOMERS WHO WITHDRAW $5,000 OR MORE The Justice Department is ordering bank employees to consider calling the cops on customers who withdraw $5,000 dollars
Should Public Tax Authorities Protect the Privacy of Your Tax Records?
Should former employees of taxing authorities still have access to your tax records? To ask that question is to answer it. >>> Report Says Former IRS Employees–Think Lois Lerner–Can Still Peruse Your Tax Returns Could Lois Lerner still take a
Should Public Tax Authorities Protect the Privacy of Your Tax Records?
Should former employees of taxing authorities still have access to your tax records? To ask that question is to answer it. >>> Report Says Former IRS Employees–Think Lois Lerner–Can Still Peruse Your Tax Returns Could Lois Lerner still take a
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