Tricia Jose
Ownership in an online world
Perhaps one of the most beneficial off-shoots of an online world is the ability to market yourself relatively free of charge. Whether it be through blogging, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter or personal websites, the opportunities for individuals to create their own brand are seemingly endless. But what happens when that brand, which often comprises your online […]
Picking your privacy battles
It’s true, there’s plenty to be concerned about when it comes to protecting your online identity. From stolen passwords and phishing scams to address books and online calendars – the sheer amount of personal information swirling around the internet can paralyze us with paranoia. But a recent blog post on The New Yorker website suggests a casual […]
Gadgets and passwords; it’s worth the hassle
How many mobile devices do you own? Whether it’s an iPhone, MacBook Air, laptop, kindle or iPad – these hand-held gadgets are convenient and offer easy access to the internet, personal and professional calendars and online banking amongst other things. Now imagine your daily life without that iPhone or iPad. What if it dropped out […]
What’s your online identity worth?
A recent blog post by Vancouver Sun tech reporter, Gillian Shaw, prompted several valid questions around online identity. Shaw outlines the ways in which online social media sites like Facebook and Twitter treat your personal identity as though it were currency. While there is no monetary charge involved with signing up for a Facebook or […]
Parents Rushing to Buy Baby Domain Names
Forget about strollers and high chairs for baby’s first birthday – according to a recent interview on KVAL.com, more and more parents are purchasing domain names and establishing Twitter accounts for their new born babies. Warren Adelman, president and Chief Operating Officer of GoDaddy.com, told KVAL that “the domain name is like 21st century real estate, […]
Easy Tips for Maintaining a Positive Online Identity
A recent article on Schools.com discussed the importance of being aware of your online identity, especially in an age where everyone from graduate school admissions officers to prospective employers can easily access information you may have intentionally excluded from the application. With the click of a mouse, a simple Google search can produce photos, blog […]
Exploring the Online Identity Ecosystem
We all know what it’s like to forget our username or password for one of the dozens of online accounts we access on a regular basis. From ebay and Linked-in to Twitter and vimeo, our online information is often organized into silos disconnected from one another and requiring separate log-in practices. The “Identity 2.0” movement calls for […]
The online crusader
You may have never heard of Christopher Soghoian but if you ever run into him, be sure to thank him for protecting your privacy. The 30-year-old technologist and PhD candidate was recently highlighted in a Wired Magazine article for his tenacious crusade in the name of online privacy. While many of us are busy sending text messages, updating […]
Re-thinking your Password Prowess
A recent Digital Life blog post on the Sydney Morning Herald website posed an important question around the strength of online passwords. Clearly, this isn’t the first time that the author of the blog, Adam Turner, has addressed this issue as he states: “I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve read about the […]
Connecting Social Media and Canadian Supreme Court Ruling
A decision issued on October 19 by the Supreme Court of Canada stated that writers and publishers cannot be held liable for online publications that hyperlink to defamatory content. While the world of professional online writers and publishers were gasping a sigh of relief in the wake of the court’s ruling, the unprecedented decision likely […]
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