Posts Tagged ‘privacy’
IN THE HEADLINES: How Privacy Rules Have Changed for Children
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● October 4, 2011
In an apparent effort to bring child privacy protections up-to-date and in line with changes in technology, the Federal Trade Commission recently published a list of proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, known as COPPA. COPPA was originally created back in 2000 to give parents greater control over what personal information websites [...]
Candid Kids Can Be Safe…Even in 2011
Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● August 17, 2011
With identity theft against children a growing issue online and in mainstream media outlets, IDGuardian is reposting some of our previous articles concerning minors and keeping their personal data safe. It may seem that assuring your child’s personally identifying information (PII) is easy to keep secure, but it can be pretty hard to do as [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Cyberstalking and Identity Theft Can Be Closer Than You Think
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 28, 2011
You never have to look far for crazy and sometimes disturbing stories about how people we live amongst, from neighbors to family members, can use our identities to mess with our lives. Take the case of the editor of a local magazine in Spokane, Washington who was recently charged with identity theft and cyber stalking. [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Privacy Is More Important than Security for Smartphone Users
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 26, 2011
As the smartphone evolves into a pocket computer capable of managing everything from routine workplace tasks to personal banking, security and privacy are becoming more prevalent in the spotlight. And while you might think security would be the number-one concern for most users, apparently that’s not the case. In a survey conducted in April of [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Is Your Phone Vulnerable to Hacking?
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 22, 2011
The United Kingdom has continued to dominate headlines around the world with their hearings concerning Rupert and James Murdoch’s News of the World, and their journalists’ and private investigators’ phone hacking scandal. This investigation has uncovered many disturbing facts, but one question continues to be asked both in and out of the courtroom — just [...]
The IDGuardian Podcast — Episode 19: The Risks of a Child’s Digital Footprint
Posted by: Michael Stanfield in: ● May 4, 2011
Back in March, Intersections Inc. CEO Michael R. Stanfield presented a three-part series on the Digital Footprint of a College Graduate. His blogposts covered: A Graduate’s Social Media Profile A Graduate’s Credit Profile A Graduate’s Job Search Profile In this episode of the IDGuardian Podcast, Michael looks at the earlier years of a child’s life, [...]
The IDGuardian Podcast — Episode #19: The Risks of a Child's Digital Footprint [ 4:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadUser Error: When Your PPI Becomes TMI
Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● February 21, 2011
According to the newly released 2011 Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Survey Report, identity fraud has dropped. After two years of a consistent rise, identity fraud victims in the United States fell by 28 percent. The Javelin Study suggests this drop is due to “…changes in the U.S. economy, increased efforts by law enforcement, [...]
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