How to Read a Privacy Policy
We’ve all clicked “I accept” when we’re in a rush and need to start a new online account – those privacy policies are really long and dry, after all. But what are you really signing up for? The Common Data Project has recently published a guide for how to read privacy policies and what to […]
British Spy Chief Involved in Facebook Controversy
Even spies can get caught up in social networking. The wife of new MI6 chief Sir John Sawers posted information on her Facebook profile that gave away details of where they lived and about their children. Get the full story here.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner takes aim at Facebook
The office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, our national watchdog for personal privacy, recently completed an investigation of Facebook’s privacy policies – and they weren’t too happy. Check out their complete findings here and let us know what you think!
A Closer Look at Facebook’s Privacy Settings
Has Facebook changed our definitions of public and private? In this thought-provoking article, Read Write Web addresses the implications of Facebook’s recent changes to its privacy settings. Check out the full article here!
Digital Dumping Grounds
A group of UBC journalism students recently discovered that private personal data can be bought and sold – in countries such as Ghana. “E-waste” is a growing concern… just what does happen to the sensitive information we submit digitally on a day-to-day basis? Get the full story here.
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