Tuesday: May 11, 2010
The top eleven signs that Facebook has violated your privacy.If any of the aforementioned signs from this link have happened to you it might be a good time close out your Facebook account. If you're still unsure, check rule number one on the list before proceeding.
Monday: May 10, 2010
Everything you wanted to know about the Facebook privacy war.Wired goes into detail about all the recent privacy changes that Facebook has recently undergone and what they mean to you and your data. Long story short, make sure your privacy settings are all up to snuff (or cancel your account).
Cablevision decides not cripple their DVR service for their customer base.Don't worry, you won't be losing the ability to fast forward through commercials for now. The article has some interesting tidbits about how your DVR habits are tracked and the legal purposes as to why their DVR system functions the way it does.
Monday: March 15, 2010
Netflix decides to cancel new contest amidst privacy concerns.The retreat announced Friday settles a lawsuit alleging Netflix's plans to release millions of movie-rental records that could have illegally exposed sensitive information about its subscribers' tastes and lifestyles.
Wednesday: February 24, 2010
Three Google executives get convicted of privacy violations over in Italy.'The judge has decided I'm primarily responsible for the actions of some teenagers who uploaded a reprehensible video to Google video,' Google's global privacy counsel Peter Fleischer, who was convicted in absentia, said in a statement.
Tuesday: February 16, 2010
Google decides to modify Buzz platform after some specific privacy issues come to light.And before Google made the latest changes, who's in those circles could easily be exposed to others without the user even realizing it. Suddenly your boss could discover that you've been corresponding with a rival company that happens to have some job openings.
Wednesday: December 16, 2009
No one is safe from Facebook's new privacy settings, not even their CEO.This opening may be a result of Facebook's new default settings; or could be a result of Zuckerberg trying to reverse the PR debacle of the new privacy system by opening up the content himself; or could be a combination of both.
Wednesday: December 9, 2009
Facebook to start reminding all users about their current privacy settings.As part of this initiative, all Facebook users will be prompted to review and confirm their privacy settings. The page will list the items with privacy that needs to be confirmed and give users the option to retain their existing setting or change it to a setting Facebook recommends.
Tuesday: December 8, 2009
Yahoo decides to launch an online privacy tool for all of us consumersIn the past, users were able to rejected targeted ads, but they weren't able to edit and modify their personal preferences — for instance, saying 'no' only to ads for video games or ads with a health focus.
Friday: November 13, 2009
Five tips for fixing up your Facebook page from the folks at CNN.Article covers everything from how to block a friend's annoying Farmville stats to setting up privacy for your racy uploaded photos. Happy Facebooking.
Friday: November 6, 2009
Google pulls the curtain back on brand new dashboard for all of your Google product needs.In an effort to provide you with greater transparency and control over their own data, we've built the Google Dashboard. Designed to be simple and useful, the Dashboard summarizes data for each product that you use and provides you direct links to control your personal settings.
Tuesday: October 6, 2009
The top eleven signs that Google knows way too much about you.3. The feeding tube used while you're connected to the Google Collective has that minty flavor you love so much.
Monday: September 14, 2009
Google shows how Street View works in the cutest way possible.Awww, it's so cute when they remove potential personal information from captured images!
Thursday: August 13, 2009
A complete guide to Facebook's new privacy features just for you.Quite handy for those who don't know anything about setting up Facebook with privacy in mind.
Friday: July 10, 2009
State of New York suing social-networking site for spamming sixty million people.Tagged, which has been around for five years, would then illegally get access to those new users' e-mail address books and send out more messages without those users' knowledge. Tagged will be sued for deceptive e-mail marketing practices and invasion of privacy, the office said.