iPhone-Based Facial Recognition Coming to a Police Department Near You
Law enforcement officials are about to get some new technology that will help them quickly identify persons of interest while in the field. The MORIS case from BI2 Technologies is an iPhone add-on that allows police officers to take a … July 13th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
Google: Gender Privacy More Important Than Grammar
Any new product is bound to have elements that do not please everyone. Google+ is no exception. One of the more specific complaints that arose centered on users’ profiles and the “Gender” option. Some people were unhappy that Google+ forced … July 13th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
Facebook Data Aiding Federal Agencies During Investigations
Remember when that idiot posted all the illegal stuff that he did during the Vancouver riots on Facebook? That idiot was Brock Anton and he posted such gems as “flipped some cars” and “burnt some some cop cars” on Facebook … July 12th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
Google Will Delete Private Google+ Profiles on July 31st
If you currently have a private profile on Facebook and was hoping to have the same on Google+, you can… until July 31, 2011 that is. Google lays out the details on the social services help section: “The purpose of … July 10th, 2011 by admin
Kiss Goodbye To Privacy – Google To Take It Away 31st July
Online giants Google have revealed that they are set to remove all private accounts within their new Google Plus social networking platform following a review of the current accounts showed that a number of users were limiting the exposure of their accounts online. Last week Google announced the release of their Twitter and Facebook alternative [...]Kiss Goodbye To Privacy – Google To Take It... July 6th, 2011 by admin
Google Take Out: is Google Taking Privacy Serious Now?
The left hand navigation of your Google Profile account when you are editing it has something special to it. Not that you can make your profile as nice as possible, but if you look well, most of the items are related to privacy. After “Account overview” there is the “Profile and privacy” tab, which lets [...] July 1st, 2011 by admin
LinkedIn Profile Tip – 4 Key Privacy Control Settings To Manage Your Online Reputation
If you are using LinkedIn as part of your online networking and visibility plan, have you reviewed your privacy controls? Very often we join a social network and never take the time to review our online privacy – especially in … June 24th, 2011 by admin
What are your social media photo rights? Image T&Cs examined
It’s always an area that has little transparency, who actually owns the rights to our images once we upload them to social networks? Could I end up seeing one of my photos all over the web, in the papers or on TV? It’s a common question that’s asked when we run our social media strategy sessions with clients. Steps to retaining the copyright of your content First, determine... June 23rd, 2011 by admin
Facebook Photos of Amputees Used on Porn Sites
When you put a photo of yourself on Facebook, few think about the fact that the photo can be copied and disseminated for any number of purposes. Whether it be to advertise a product, become the butt of an internet joke, or in Charlotte Fielder’s case, appear on a fetish porn site. Fielder, a Windsor UK woman, was born missing her left hand. She’s spent her career helping “limb deficient”... June 9th, 2011 by admin
Dutch researcher downloads 35 million Google Profiles
Aren’t they lovely, the new Google Profiles? And you can put so much information in it. Information which everybody can see. And download… We’ve discussed the privacy matters around the profiles before and I will be talking about the presentation I did at SMX about the profiles soon too. But there is a lot more [...]linkscolor = "000000"; highlightscolor = "888888";... May 25th, 2011 by admin
Twitter Gives Users More Control Over Data
Twitter announced that it is making a couple of changes to how users control the third-party apps that they use with the service. The initiative they’re dubbing “Mission: Permission” centers around the concepts of more control for users and a more detailed permissions screen. “Beginning today, we’re giving you more control over what information you share with third-party applications,”... May 18th, 2011 by admin
Dutch government discourages Google Maps and encourages the paid version
Now, I’m all for privacy and being open and making people understand of the consequences when it comes to the use of some services, especially Facebook and in some cases Google. But in this case I think there is somebody being a bit to eager. In the Netherlands, the Local Affairs Office decided to warn [...] May 5th, 2011 by admin
Retargeting: a blessing or a curse?
A few days ago Google released a piece of research celebrating the success of AdWords Remarketing, the retargeting functionality of the Google AdWords advertising program. They included some success numbers from different advertisers, showing increases in conversions, cuts in costs-per-conversion and higher click-through-rates at lower costs per click. Other impressive numbers Google released include... May 4th, 2011 by admin
Facebook’s Security Tools – Are They Enough?
Facebook has received numerous complaints over privacy, especially in the past year. Both consumers and privacy organizations have expressed their frustration with the social giant, and in one instance last year, even filed a complaint with the FTC. Are you satisfied with Facebook’s security measures, or do you fall into this group that has been less than satisfied? Let us know. In an effort to... April 28th, 2011 by admin
Facebook (again) tracking non-Facebook users: says its a bug
Remember “Beacon”? It was Facebook‘s ad system which became instantly controversial when it became clear that Facebook was tracking all users in third-party partner sites, including people who never signed up with Facebook or who had deactivated their accounts. It got Facebook in a lot of trouble. You would think Facebook would have learned something [...] April 26th, 2011 by admin
