New York City was one of nine cities that participated in a recent digital rights conference designed to bridge work in the public- and higher-education sectors.

Sidewalk Labs backed out of its "smart neighborhood" project in Toronto, but Ann Cavoukian said its flagrant misreading of the public's privacy concerns may continue to haunt the company.

A new report from BroadbandNow.com comparing the policy positions of 14 candidates across five internet-related issues shows few have comprehensive plans.

Watchdogs say new legislation would reverse or weaken various consumer protections under a landmark online privacy law set to go active next year.