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Internet privacy refers to the fact that once something appears on line, it is difficult or impossible to get rid of it. Sometimes we are unaware of what is public and what is private. As a result, it is important to be extremely careful when using technology, the internet and social media.

Cyber Privacy, Internet Privacy, Predators, Protecting Children, Reputation, Social Media

Generation Like – The Value and the Cost

I was uncomfortable as I came to the end of a PBS documentary called, The Like Generation. As I reflected on the footage, I became aware of the roller coaster of emotions I experienced as I watched the Frontline video. What started out…

Apps, Cell Phones, Cyber Privacy, Email, Internet Privacy, Passwords, Phishing, Private browsing, Social Media, Tracking

Taking Control of Privacy

There is no doubt there are aspects of privacy that are out of our control, but as discussed in the last post called Privacy we Cannot Control, there are solid options for reducing the impact of privacy invasion. Today's post reminds…

Cyber Privacy, Identity Theft, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Phishing, Private browsing, Remove online info

Privacy: How to Deal with What We Cannot Control!

There are moments when I feel helpless and hopeless as I watch privacy diminishing rapidly before my own eyes. Not a day goes by without one type of privacy breach or another and frequent news reports and articles make it feel like cyber attacks…

Cyber Scams, Facebook, Identity Theft, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Social Media

Seniors and Facebook Identity Theft: How to Avoid Being a Target

Seniors have long been targets of scams of one kind or another. And with the rapidly growing number of senior citizens embracing social media, especially Facebook, the opportunity for identity theft has also grown. Why are Seniors More…

Cyber Privacy, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Opt Out, Remove online info

How to Opt Out of Instantcheckmate

It’s no secret that private information appears all over the Internet but the malice behind a solicitation email I received bothered me enough to want to get the word out to as many people as possible about ways to remove such information. Exploration…

Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Protecting Children, Social Media

Using Parent Power to Protect Kids Online

When it comes to Internet safety and privacy, conversations between parents and children can help kids make wise decisions. Discussion ideas were provided in 7 Conversation Topics to Keep Kids Safe Online but discussions are not the only options…

Apps, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Scams, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Phishing, Predators, Protecting Children, Reputation, Snapchat, Social Media

7 Conversation Topics To Keep Kids Safe Online

I panicked as I read an article about new social media apps because I was familiar with only one of them! How can I protect my children if I can't keep track of the apps they use online? Once I calmed down, the answer was clear: I do not need…

Internet Privacy, Internet Safety

Which is More Important, Safety or Privacy?

The United States mines data to protect its citizens. As much as I value my privacy, I'm willing to compromise some privacy in exchange for safety although I recognize this provides opportunity for abuse. See video by by AlJazeera below. What…

Apps, Cell Phones, Cyber Bullying, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Predators, Protecting Children, Reputation, Sexting, Snapchat, Social Media, Twitter

What Social Media Apps and Sites are Popular with Kids these days?

Social media has many positive attributes but there’s no denying potential dangers such as reputation damage and exposure to predators, identity thieves and cyber bullies. New social media sites crop up regularly and it’s challenging keeping…

Cell Phones, Cyber Privacy, Internet Privacy, Private browsing, Tracking

Private Browsing – How to Surf Incognito

Incognito web browsing is private Internet surfing and it differs from non-private surfing because history of an incognito session does not get saved to the hard drive. When surfing incognito, cache or cookies are not left behind to provide…

Cyber Privacy, Email, Internet Privacy

The State of Privacy in 2013

An insightful infographic by HostGator depicts the state of privacy in 2013. The infographic draws attention to the similarity of current privacy to the totalitarian state of privacy described in George Orwell's classic, 1984, which…

Cyber Privacy, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Reputation, Reputation Management

5 Reputation Management Techniques for Protecting your Online Privacy

Reputation management is the process of monitoring and controlling how you are perceived online. Damage to your reputation can be self-inflicted, such as when you post a public Facebook status about how much you hate your boss. It can also…