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With Confidentiality and Fairness, Don’t Oversimplify
Keeping confidences and treating people fairly are values we learn as children, but there’s nothing simple about them.…
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Growth Hacking: The Dangers of Messing With Expectations
Sure, you have numbers to hit with your various tech initiatives, but reaching your goals shouldn't mean doing…
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It’s Legal. You’re Honest. But Are You Ethical?
Abiding by the law and being honest are two core principles of ethical conduct. But being a truly…
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Do the Right Thing: A Conversation About Ethics
Although most people would say they behave ethically, the truth is that sometimes we don’t. The right thing…
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Deadspin’s Baseball Hall of Fame Stunt Draws Attention
In a move designed to protest the "avalanche of sanctimony" around the Baseball Hall of Fame vote, a…
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New “Death Master File” Limits Raises Concerns for CDIA
It's an effort to prevent identity theft, but a new budget law provision that limits access to death…
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Survey: Retailers Raise Concerns About Continued Return Fraud
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation found fraudulent returns expected to add up to a nearly…
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Ruling Upholds Border Patrol’s Rights to Search Electronics
An association-backed lawsuit against the search and seizure of electronics at border crossings was dismissed this week in…
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Backlash Heats Up Over Association’s Academic Boycott of Israel
Citing academic freedom as a primary concern, a number of large universities have distanced themselves from the American…
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Associations Settle Antitrust Charges Stemming From Ethics Codes
Facing complaints from the Federal Trade Commission, two professional associations agreed to eliminate provisions from their codes of…
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New Jersey Mug Shot Bill Raises Open-Access Concerns
A proposed law targeting ethically questionable sites that post arrest mug shots easily passed in the New Jersey…
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A Giant Target: Lessons From a Massive Case of Retail Fraud
Retail giant Target announced that it was the victim of a data breach during the busiest part of…
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The ACI’s Case for the Cleanliness Of Your Antibacterial Soap
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised big questions about the safety of a commonly used…
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At Hearing, IRS Nominee Faces Questions on Tax-Exempt Political Groups
Appearing before the Senate Finance Committee, the Obama administration’s choice to head the IRS said he would cooperate…
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What a Flashlight App Brings to Light About Mobile Security
The Federal Trade Commission’s action targeting the developer of a widely used Android flashlight app underlines the danger…
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Health and Medical Apps Get Certified
First-of-its-kind program certifies mobile health apps based on technical, privacy, and content tests.
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Playing Defense: Humane Association Tackles An Investigative Exposé
With a new report in The Hollywood Reporter putting its "No Animals Were Harmed" campaign under the microscope,…
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A Modest Proposal For Copyright on Social Media
A photographer’s successful lawsuit suggests a rough road ahead on the copyright front regarding social media. But associations,…
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Realtors Move Ahead of Federal Law on Discrimination Issues
In a move that puts the National Association of Realtors ahead of federal fair housing law, the group…
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How a Rock Star Helped the Music Industry Take on Rap Genius
Based on recent research, a music publishers group fired a salvo this week against dozens of high-traffic websites…
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Social Media Roundup: Measuring Efficiency Is More Than Just A Number
Why you'll fall short by just analyzing numbers to gauge your organization's efficiency. Plus: Countering unethical business practices…
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Adobe Hack Affected Tens of Millions of Users, Company Reveals
Despite initial company disclosures that described a smaller-scale attack, a recent security incident for the maker of creative…
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Resumes: Is Your Job Applicant Being Honest?
Warning signs to watch out for in case someone's lying on their resume. Also: The scariest parts of…
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Should Nonprofits Drop Unpaid Internships, Too?
With a major publisher choosing to end its unpaid internship program rather than pay current and former interns…
