The argument for transparency was always that the only people who have something to hide are criminals, liars, and cheats. Sure people do some things in private because they're embarrassed for others to see them done, but we were assured that that once everyone was revealed we would realize there is nothing to be embarrassed … Continue reading It was like the Earth itself gasped
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Jenny Lawson, a.k.a. the Bloggess, spoke about privacy at the BlogHer '14 conference. Her keynote was not billed as a speech about privacy. In fact, I'm not sure she ever even used the word "privacy." Still, in describing her own writing process she listed a series of privacy tips that are good practice for anyone writing … Continue reading Privacy tips from Jenny Lawson, the Bloggess
Some parents actively post pictures of their children online on blogs, social media, and other websites. Other parents limit online sharing of their children's photos to limited groups and only post pictures publicly if you can't see the child's face. There are even some parents who never post their children's pictures online even to share them … Continue reading Do you post pictures of your children online?
On June 5, you may see splash screens on web sites and posts on social media about telling you to "Reset the Net." Those Reset the Net messages are to encourage website administrators, app developers, and all Internet users to take steps to prevent NSA mass surveillance. The date June 5, 2014 was selected because … Continue reading Reset the Net: How you can fight NSA mass surveillance
The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue is an important book for all women to read, especially those who are active online using social media and other websites. The book explains the risks associated with sharing personal information and describes how you can protect your data and yourself. The book also gives advice on what … Continue reading “The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy” is a must read for women online
Kim Z. Dale 