Globally accepted norms on internet privacy and data use must be agreed if the digital era is to be enjoyed by all, writes Carl Bildt

Four million federal government personnel files have been breached. The theft of private information potentially exposes staff to blackmail, says Peter Van Buren

The US National Security Agency can keep copies of intercepted communications from or about US citizens if the material contains significant intelligence or evidence of crimes, according to top-secret documents.

US gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny has died at his home in Washington at the age of 86.