January 28, 2008
IP Addresses are NOT personal
Analysis of:
IP Addresses Are Personal Data, E.U. Regulator Says | www.washingtonpost.com
This analysis is solely the work of the author. It has not been edited or endorsed by GLG.
Implications: IP addressing is dynamic and simply a the primary means of assigning a networking session identification for routing communication traffic from a unique networked device. EU ruling could be interpreted to have future implications of individually assigned IP addresses.
Analysis: From a technical perspective IP addressing is a dynamic means of managing network traffic--not for individual user identification. Network login aka password/ID combinations is the method used for individual identification in a network environment.
IP addressing is essential in tracking cyber crime the the field of computer forensics but there has to be a definitive link back to an individual in order to confirm a particular IP address (and relative traffic routing) to a specific individual.
Analysis: From a technical perspective IP addressing is a dynamic means of managing network traffic--not for individual user identification. Network login aka password/ID combinations is the method used for individual identification in a network environment.
IP addressing is essential in tracking cyber crime the the field of computer forensics but there has to be a definitive link back to an individual in order to confirm a particular IP address (and relative traffic routing) to a specific individual.
Report a Concern
More GLG News in
Technology, Media & Telecom
Most Popular:
Source Article | Expert Analyses
Why Apple Should Buy Dell
lowendmac.com
BlackBerry maker battles back
money.cnn.com
No spectrum shortage: DoT
www.business-standard.com
Virtualization's Pain Points
www.forbes.com
Ciena AT&T News Gives Equipment Provider a Boost
www.washingtonpost.com
Spectrum fragmentation and competition - the Indian misconception
November 27, 2008
What VCs Should Invest In ... In this Economy
November 24, 2008
TV Numbers Are Not That Good
November 21, 2008
TV Numbers Aren't Good - But Don't Rule Out The Power Of The Consumer
November 20, 2008
A Note on Consumer Behaviour with an eye on Experience in Africa
November 20, 2008

