Archive for the ‘Privacy’ Category

There is a lot of talk about online privacy and identify theft, but who is doing something about it? Most adults are aware they need to protect personal information online, but unfortunately, that’s as far as it goes.  Only 38% of adults said they were “aware of ways to limit how much information websites can collect about them” in…Continue Reading

iKeepSafe joined others around the globe and celebrated Data Privacy Day earlier this week. The day’s theme was respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust, and actually lasted for two days—not just one. iKeepSafe CEO and President Marsali Hancock spoke on the second day of the event, focusing her remarks on how individuals are emotionally…Continue Reading

“We give up massive amounts of personal data on a daily basis,” says Liz Gannes of The Wall Street Journal’s All Things Digital. Do you know what products, services, and apps know about you or your children?  Do you know what personal information is being collected, analyzed and shared? Such questions and concerns are behind…Continue Reading

According to privacyrights.org, in 2012 alone over 1,503,851 educational institutions have had sensitive information breached, hacked, or stolen. In 2011, 572,975 records were breached, hacked, or stolen. This concerning information should be a high priority for all school districts. Rick Carlson, President of Panda Security US stated, “While the Internet is an invaluable tool for…Continue Reading

Many people have a love / hate relationship with Facebook.  They feel like their personal business is all over the place, but if they choose not to place their personal business all over the place, they then feel left out. While some people have actually taken the leap and deactivated their Facebook accounts, most of…Continue Reading

Try this… stand in front of a roomful of 12 and 13-year olds and deliver the following announcement: “Class, a team of researchers will be coming to your school tomorrow to monitor your every move. These observers will record where you go (including the restroom, lunch area, playground, etc.), how long you spend there, whom…Continue Reading

A company called Spokeo has recently become the first online data aggregator to be fined by the Federal Trade Commission for their online activities. Spokeo is a website known as an online data aggregator and has been the target of many privacy advocates for some time now.  The site compiles information found throughout the web…Continue Reading

The internet can be a wonderful tool for social connections. But do you know enough about online privacy? Do you “overshare” in posts? A surprising study by “Reputation Management and Social Media” in 2010 revealed that adults are more likely to post revealing information than children or teens.  Parents scrutinize, chastise, and teach the youth…Continue Reading

One of the most disturbing crimes of our day is child pornography. It is a significant problem that can be seen in the rise of arrests and the proliferation of content available on Internet. High profile cases exist in recent months, including the arrest of a University of Utah professor while flying Delta Air Lines.…Continue Reading

I love blogging.  I blog at work and I blog at home, and I appreciate how blogging and other social media use can be tremendously beneficial, especially within the educational setting.  With any type of social media use, however, one of my primary concerns has always been privacy, particularly when minors and students are involved.…Continue Reading

There are so many things that a parent is afraid of when they have a child. The world is a scary place and there are so many things that they need to protect their children from.  One thing that parents don’t often think of helping their children avoid is identity theft.  Many believe that a…Continue Reading

Although we’ve been celebrating all week, today is the official Data Privacy Day—a day set apart to promote awareness about privacy practices and protecting personal information online. iKeepSafe created several new resources in honor of Data Privacy Day, including: 2012 Data Privacy Roadmap Press Release (includes list of last year’s major privacy breaches) Data Privacy…Continue Reading

Over 40 countries around the world are celebrating Data Privacy Day this week to raise awareness about the many ways personal information is collected, stored, used, and shared. Their goal is to enable individuals to protect their personal information. This week’s iKeepCurrent—complete with lessons, learning activities, professional development, parent tips, and additional resources—is based primarily…Continue Reading

At Yahoo!, we have always stressed the importance of educating and empowering our kids with tools to navigate the Web more safely. The results of the 2nd Annual Online Safety Survey by Yahoo! and Ipsos (an independent market research company) indicate a heightened awareness on the part of both parents and kids around the need…Continue Reading

Privacy continues to be a hot topic these days, especially as more and more teenagers hack into each other’s email accounts and profile pages. While many teens consider this just to be a harmless prank, the Associated Press reports that 46% of those who have been victims were upset by it. Additionally, these type of…Continue Reading

I have read numerous articles suggesting that Facebook along with other social networking sites are redefining privacy.  If we are suggesting redefining privacy, perhaps we are using the wrong term altogether. How can one be private on a platform made for sharing? It’s the expectation of privacy on a public platform that’s causing the problem.…Continue Reading

Across the country, educators and law enforcement officials are beginning to wake up to the risks of cyberbullying. However, despite new laws and policies aimed at preventing bullying, the surest way to protect your children from anonymous attackers is still to talk with them and make sure they’re taking smart proactive steps to secure their…Continue Reading

As a member of AT&T’s Consumer Advisory Board, Marsali Hancock, CEO and President of iKeepSafe, attended the recent advisory board meeting. In addition to participating in discussions and sharing her expertise concerning the digital world, she learned about applicationprivacy.org—a new website and powerful resource for those seeking more information about online privacy. Below is a…Continue Reading

By Rob Frappier  Rob Frappier is community manager for Reputation.com, a business specializing in personal privacy and online reputation management services.  If there were ever a time to reconsider your feelings on online privacy, last month was it. April saw multiple wide-scale data breaches, some of which have continued to cause problems weeks later. First,…Continue Reading

By Kristy Philippi Image credit:  http://www.bolbareilly.com/sumitbhatia/bareilly-using-unsecured-wi-fi-internet-connection/ Kristy Philippi, Ph.D. is an education consultant specializing in educational technology. She was the founding principal of Louisiana’s first public school where every student was issued and used a laptop in a business-like environment. Dr. Philippi has been recognized by a number of organizations for her innovation and leadership…Continue Reading