In today’s Quick Hits, we talk about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s real-life stalker, how you can celebrate Safer Internet Day, and a new PBS special on Internet privacy.

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Mark Zuckerberg Files Restraining Order Against Stalker

Most people use the term “Facebook stalking” to mean casually looking up information about old friends or acquaintances. For Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, the term means something entirely different. According to multiple reports, Zuckerberg recently became the victim of a real-life stalker. The man, who wanted Zuckerberg to assist him financially, sent letters, flowers, and even showed up at Zuckerberg’s house once. Since then, Zuckerberg has gotten a restraining order from the man barring him from being within 300 yards of Zuckerberg or his family.

Juror Appeals Order to Turn Over Facebook Posts

Recently, a judge ordered a juror in a gang-related assault case to turn over his Facebook postings made during the trial. Today, the man has indicated through his attorney that he will file an appeal to protect his Facebook messages. The man’s attorney argues that the judge’s ruling extends beyond the court’s power. Barring the outcome of the appeal, if the man doesn’t disclose his Facebook messages within 10 days, he’ll be held in contempt of court.

PBS Goes In-Depth on Online Privacy

In a special series of articles, PBS’ MediaShift is exploring the subject of online privacy. In the first article in the series, MediaShift talks about government involvement in the online privacy debate and how politicians are working on privacy legislation that would greatly impact the digital media landscape.

Relationship Advice: Lock Down Facebook Privacy Settings

In a pre-Valentine’s Day article for Techlicious Suzanna Kantra explains why it’s important to restrict access to your Facebook account when you’re beginning a new relationship. It may seem unusual to restrict anything from a boyfriend or girlfriend, but in the early stages of a relationship, it’s unlikely that you’ll want them seeing everything on your Facebook page (including possible pokes from exes).

Celebrating Safer Internet Day Around the World

Today is Safer Internet Day, and, according to this report in the International Business Times, 65 countries around the world are participating in the event. This year, the theme of Safer Internet Day is the ‘Internet is more than a game, it’s your life’. The goal is “to heighten awareness in children and teenagers on the risks of online gaming and social networking or in short the ‘virtual life.’” Per the IB Times, “The eight year old annual event has grown more significant in the present day scenario due to the surging number of cyber crime and cyberbullying cases being reported.”

Security Firm Offers $10,000 for Video on Internet Safety

Safety advocate Larry Magid reports that “Security firm Trend Micro is launching its second annual “What’s Your Story” contest to encourage youth and others to submit short videos on Internet safety and privacy.” Trend Micro’s Internet safety director Lynette Owens, said the contest is meant “to enable and encourage young people to get involved in their own Internet safety and the process of learning digital citizenship.”