What new threats to privacy are likely to develop from new computer and Internet applications in the next five years? Include discussions on Smart-Phones, iPhone, iPad type devices, GPS-enabled vehicles, etc.

There are many threats to privacy that will likely develop over the next five years.  Some are already developed and in use.  A few are theft of information, intentional, institutional uses of personal information, e-mail spam, GPS location software (can potentially locate you via satellite), iPhone and iPad devices use Skype and other social media applications that can be easily intersected by a hacker or prowler, especially with children and younger adults.