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Facebook Partners with State Attorneys General for New Privacy Initiative

Facebook Partners with State Attorneys General for New Privacy Initiative

By Josh Wolford April 15, 2013

Facebook, who is always fighting an uphill battle to when it comes to privacy and users’ trust, has just announced a joint initiative with the National Association of Attorneys General that they say will “provide teens and their parents with …

Judge: Sex Offenders To Stay Banned From Facebook Judge: Sex Offenders To Stay Banned From Facebook
By · June 30, 2012 · 29 Comments

“Sex offenders are deplorable and allowing them access to our children via Facebook is criminal.” How about “it’s a universal human right, protected by the constitution, to be able to access these forms of communication as they amount to free …

Social Media
Consumer Groups Weigh In On Preteen Facebook Users Consumer Groups Weigh In On Preteen Facebook Users
By · June 22, 2012 · 40 Comments

Facebook’s longstanding rules on preteens accessing the service may be changing, as we learned earlier this month that the company was mulling the possibility of letting kids under the age of 13 join the network. Of course, opening up Facebook …

Social Media
Google Talks About Safe Browsing Measures Google Talks About Safe Browsing Measures
By · June 19, 2012

No, this isn’t an advertisement for the benefits Google’s Chrome browser provides. Not even vicariously. Instead, the latest post over at the Google Security Blog is discussing the measures Google has taken to keep browsers safe through a number of …

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New App Wants To Be An iWitness To Crime New App Wants To Be An iWitness To Crime
By · June 14, 2012 · 3 Comments

It’s a rough world out there, and you can find yourself in a dangerous situation in the blink of an eye. There have always been a variety of tools that people carry in order to feel safe – pepper spray, …

Technology
Facebook May Soon Let Kids Under 13 Join The Party Facebook May Soon Let Kids Under 13 Join The Party
By · June 4, 2012 · 9 Comments

Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities section 4, article 5 clearly states that “You will not use Facebook if you are under 13.” But according to sources quoted by the Wall Street Journal, that may soon be changing. Apparently, Facebook …

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Parents, Pre-Teens, and the Facebook Minefield Parents, Pre-Teens, and the Facebook Minefield
By · April 27, 2012 · 2 Comments

Do you remember the first thought that popped into your head when your pre-teen cousin sent you a friend request on Facebook? If you don’t I’ll attempt to jog your memory. It probably went something like this: “What the hell? …

Social Media
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Google Is Being More Careful With Your Password Google Is Being More Careful With Your Password
By · April 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

Google put out its monthly list of algorithm changes today. There were 50 changes in all, though technically not every single one of them is related to the Google algorithm. There was an interesting changes listed related to users’ passwords. …

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NASA HUD Glasses Help Pilots See Through Foggy Skies NASA HUD Glasses Help Pilots See Through Foggy Skies
By · March 14, 2012

While Google’s anticipated HUD glasses may appeal to more pedestrian tastes, NASA has developed a similar type of head-gear with the nobler ambitions of safely steering pilots through difficult flying conditions. Essentially, the heads-up display for NASA’s glasses will overlay …

Technology
In The Newsletter
Volvo Introduces Airbags for Pedestrians Volvo Introduces Airbags for Pedestrians
By · March 9, 2012 · 2

Swedish automaker Volvo has introduced the world’s first external airbag for pedestrians. Volvo, long known for it’s excellent safety standards for drivers, has been developing ways to ensure the safety of those outside of a vehicle as well. The company …

Integrity Children's Policy Program and Aristotle Integrity Children's Policy Program and Aristotle
By · February 28, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved The Integrity Children’s Privacy Compliance Program, designed by Aristotle International, as a “safe harbor” program under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) on Friday. The COPPA rule grants websites that target viewers ages …

Fancy Devices Signal Wealth To TCO Fancy Devices Signal Wealth To TCO
By · February 14, 2012 · 1

The U.S. State Department has updated a warning to Americans who wish to travel to Mexico. Travel.State.Gov makes several safety recommendations regarding travel to Mexico and personal safety while visiting there: “U.S. travelers should be aware that the Mexican government …

Online Digital Photos Could Endanger Kids Online Digital Photos Could Endanger Kids
By · February 14, 2012 · 1

A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics this month suggests that parents and caregivers could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically “geotagged” by their camera. Joanne Kuzma …

Facebook And Twitter Built Into Your Car? Facebook And Twitter Built Into Your Car?
By · February 10, 2012 · 2

If you’re already concerned about how much people actually pay attention when they’re driving, you may have even more cause for alarm. More distractions are on the way. Responding to demand from their customers, more and more auto manufacturers are …

New FAA Rules Could Make It Easier On Travelers New FAA Rules Could Make It Easier On Travelers
By · February 8, 2012 · 2

President Obama is expected to sign a long-term funding bill for the FAA in the coming weeks. The first since 2007, the bill will cost taxpayers $63 billion and will cover the industry until 2015. Fortunately, the heavy cost may …

Good To Know: Google Advertises Offline To Attract People Online Good To Know: Google Advertises Offline To Attract People Online
By · January 17, 2012

If it starts to look like the things you typically see online are starting to spill over into Real Life, you’re not imagining things. For one reason or another, Google has decided to launch an in-print and outdoor ad campaign …

Facebook Safety and Security Tools and Resources Launched Facebook Safety and Security Tools and Resources Launched
By · April 19, 2011 · 4

Facebook has introduced a set of new safety and security tools and resources. This starts with a newly redesigned Family Safety Center. At the Family Safety Center, users can find articles related to safety and privacy. It has sections on …

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