All-in-one identity
Technology news site, Betakit, recently reported an advancement in the business of streamlining — online identity streamlining, that is — with the recent $7 million investment in the digital identity service, OneID. As OneID CEO Alex Doll told Betakit, “Many experts consider online identity to be the most important problem to be solved on the Internet […]
Time to re-think notions of privacy
Take a minute to think about how you share information everyday: online purchases, web banking, emails, text messages, ‘checking-in’ on Facebook, tweets, blog posts, etc. Almost no one is immune to digital transactions of personal information on a daily basis these days, and with each of these seemingly mundane dealings comes a certain degree of […]
Peeked interest: on campus and anonymous
The new online dating website, Peeked Interest, is raising some questions around privacy and security in an increasingly digital world. Darryl McIvor, a recent graduate of the global business program at UVic, is teaming up with Frans Kouwenhoven, a UBC software engineering student, to introduce the new style of online courtship. At this stage in development, the […]
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 […]
