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April 18th, 2011 | Facebook, Internet Safety, Legal Issues, Online Reputation Management, Parenting, Privacy, Quick Hits, Research, Student Online Reputation | Rob Frappier
In today’s Quick Hits, we share a fascinating new survey that shows the importance of online reputation management. We also talk about a beauty queen’s Facebook faux pas and President Obama’s national Internet ID plan.
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According to a new study from the online security firm Norton, “More than half of British adults are so concerned about their online reputation they would erase everything they have ever posted on the Internet about themselves” if they could. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the study also showed that “40 percent admitted to not actively protecting their reputation and personal information on the Internet.” As more people become aware of how their online reputations affect their everyday lives, however, both of these statistics will likely decrease.
Ever since President Obama used social media tools so effectively in his run for the presidency, politicians at all levels have begun to integrate the technology into their campaigns. This article from the L.A. Times discusses how many of the top 2012 presidential candidates are using social media technology to bolster their electability and improve their online reputations.
According to The Daily Mail, “a beauty queen has been stripped of her title in a wrangle over allegations she posted nude photos of herself on Facebook.” The model, who says that the images aren’t fully nude and have been on her Facebook page for two years, will be replaced as “Miss York City” by a different pageant contestant.
“Three-quarters of Europe’s children have a profile on a social networking website, while one in five under 13 manage to dodge Facebook’s age restriction,” according to a new survey from the European Commission. Additionally, one quarter of those surveyed have set their accounts to “public” view, which is a safety, privacy, and reputation risk. Facebook says it deletes profiles for underage users when it catches them, but the site’s large size makes it difficult.
On Friday, the White House released the final version of its National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) plan, which would “enable an identity ecosystem in which individuals and organizations are able to conduct online transactions with far more assurance and security than they are able to currently.” According to this ComputerWorld article, the plan “was greeted on Friday with caution by privacy advocates who see it as a well-intentioned effort that is still years away from fruition.”
April 13th, 2011 | Facebook, Internet Safety, Legal Issues, Parenting, Privacy, Quick Hits, Student Online Reputation | Rob Frappier
In today’s Quick Hits, we learn why self-regulation on data privacy issues may not be effective, discuss a school’s creative attempts to convince students about the importance of online safety, and dig into the latest dispute over Facebook’s origins.
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A new article in the Wall Street Journal uses the catalog industry as a model to show why self-regulation on data privacy issues may not be effective among Internet companies. According to the non-profit group Catalog Choice, which helps facilitate opt-out for direct mail catalogs, “95% of catalog-removal requests are honored.” However, “many direct-mailers drag their feet on removals or don’t offer clear policies on information-sharing.” The article then offers examples of companies that are slow or non-responsive when it comes to opt-out requests. An additional post in the Wall Street Journal’s Digits blog also discusses the issue.
A Connecticut high school found a creative and powerful way to connect with students on the issue of Internet privacy. According to an NBC report, the school showed a slide show to students comprised of the students’ ”actual photos, Facebook updates and tweets posts.” Somewhat ironically, the students called the slideshow an “invasion of privacy,” despite the fact that all of the information used in the presentation was shared publicly online. Despite their anger over the slideshow, students learned a valuable lesson about anonymity on the Web.
A New York businessman, who filed a lawsuit against Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg last year claiming he had a 50% stake in the multi-billion dollar company, is back and, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, “has filed new court documents with a series of e-mail messages purportedly from Facebook Inc. to bolster his claim to owning at least half the social networking giant now valued $50 billion or more.” In related news, a judge recently rejected a request by the famed Winklevoss twins to withdraw a previous settlement with Facebook that netted the brothers, and early investors in the website, $20 million in stock.
February 8th, 2011 | CyberBullying, Parenting, Student Online Reputation | Rob Frappier
Today is Safer Internet Day, a worldwide celebration from the European organization Insafe aimed at promoting “safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world.”
This year, the theme of Safer Internet Day is “our online lives,” driven home by the slogan, “It’s more than a game, it’s your life.” That theme is certainly apt for this year. As social media use becomes more and more prevalent, not only among children but among adults as well, we all need to realize that the things we do and say online don’t exist in a vacuum. They have real effects on our regular lives and shape our online reputations.
In honor of Safer Internet Day, and in keeping with the organization’s theme for the year, I’ve gone through the many excellent articles in the Reputation.com Resource Center to pull out our best online safety advice or parents, children, and teens. Check out our top tips in the articles below, and please feel free to share your own advice with us in the comments.
Should Your Kids Use Social Media? – Advice on whether social networking websites are appropriate for your children.
How To Be a Good Cyber-Parent – Tips on parenting in the age of Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
Five Online Reputation Management Tips for Students – Five tips aimed at helping students protect their reputations online.
How To Recognize and Prevent Cyberbullying – Advice on identifying if your child is the victim of cyberbullying or is bullying someone.
Top Five Tips on Digital Citizenship – Five tips aimed at helping your son or daughter become a good “digital citizen” on the Internet.
For more tips on online reputation management, Internet privacy, and digital safety, follow Reputation.com on Twitter.
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February 8th, 2011 | CyberBullying, Facebook, Internet Safety, Legal Issues, Online Reputation Management, Parenting, Privacy, Quick Hits, Student Online Reputation | Rob Frappier
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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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.”
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.”
February 1st, 2011 | Facebook, Google, Legal Issues, Online Reputation Management, Privacy, Quick Hits, Student Online Reputation | Rob Frappier
In today’s Quick Hits, we talk about Google’s increased lobbying spending, why the ACLU defended a student’s right to insult his teacher online, and Facebook’s push toward being a major e-commerce platform.
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While Facebook has always made the majority of its money from advertising, the company is branching out into a destination for online shopping with the development of a sophisticated e-commerce infrastructure. This article from Forbes blogger Parmy Olson discusses how many businesses are beginning to create Facebook stores to sell their merchandise, and the growing importance of adding a “social layer” to the online retail experience.
A California teen was recently suspended from school when administrators discovered comments he wrote about one of his teachers. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the student wrote that his teacher was a “fat ass who should stop eating fast food, and is a douche bag.” Because the student wrote the message from his home computer, and because it was not threatening, his family contacted the ACLU to argue their case before the school. After reviewing the situation, the school principal rescinded the suspension explaining that the situation did “not meet the requirement of causing a disruption to the school environment.”
Google is spending more money on government lobbying than ever before. According to TechCrunch, “in the fourth quarter of 2010, Google spent $1.24 million on lobbying, which is up from $1.12 million in the same quarter in 2010. In total, Google spent $5.16 million on lobbying efforts in 2010, which is up from $4 million in 2009.” The increased spending in lobbying comes in response to concerns over the privacy of online advertising.
In an article for GigaOm, Mathew Ingram discusses the results of a recent privacy survey from Opera and YouGov that reveals Internet users are more afraid of privacy breaches than of losing their jobs. Despite their fears, however, Ingram notes that “fewer than two-thirds of those surveyed used safe passwords, only about half deleted their browsing history, and just 15 percent used software that made it difficult for websites to collect personal information.”
According to an article in AdWeek, the Direct Marketing Association is stepping up efforts to make privacy self-regulation work. Quoting from the article: “On Monday, the DMA announced that it will enforce mandatory compliance with what had been voluntary privacy guidelines for all its members as well as all members of the Digital Advertising Alliance.” The DAA’s advertising regulation program involves the creation of a special icon that allows users to opt-out of Internet ads.
Popular wisdom suggests that Facebook is growing bigger and stronger everyday, as proven by its stratospheric valuation. However, tech reporter John R. Quain argues that the company’s mega-success has actually left it with nowhere to go but down. Quain writes of the many privacy and safety dangers inherent to using social networking tools saying, “The truth is, once you accumulate a certain number of FB friends, you can’t be sure who will see what you post — or what they’re going to do with it. And that’s Facebook’s biggest problem going forward.” Will privacy and reputation concerns force people off of Facebook and onto a more privacy-conscious social networking website?
In our second Mathew Ingram article for the day, Ingram discusses the growing industry around quantifying and qualifying reputations online. Ingram specifically highlights several new companies that seek to provide “people ratings” functionality by building on existing social network platform. The emergence of a reputation economy, one in which individuals are tied to their online actions in a way that directly impacts their personal financial stability, is playing out in many interesting ways across the social web.
Okay, this isn’t really privacy or reputation-related news, but it’s still fun! Tom Hanks, the nicest guy in Hollywood, has joined Facebook. The two-time Academy Award winner introduced himself in self-deprecating fashion saying, “”I’m that actor in some of the movies you liked and some you didn’t.” If anyone was doubting whether Facebook was truly mainstream, I think Tom Hanks has just answered those doubts.
