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Privacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/Privacy digital_safety
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      Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
       
      Privacy is something that everyone needs to have, especially on the internet.
  • Privacy (from Latin: privatus "separated from the rest, deprived of something, esp. office, participation in the government", from privo "to deprive") is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves or information about themselves and thereby reveal themselves selectively
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Internet privacy could be priority in next Congress - 1 views

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  • A key Republican lawmaker indicated Wednesday that Internet privacy could be a legislative priority in the next Congress, as a growing number of data breaches draw increased attention from federal regulators.
  • Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
     
    Lawmakers are staring to realize the problem of internet privacy.
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hearusnow.org: Internet Privacy - 0 views

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  • In the age of the Internet, it is not always easy to be left alone or to keep your business private.  What's at stake in the online world is ensuring that the information you want to keep private is kept that way. 
  • Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
     
    It is very hard to keep your personal information private.
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9 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself against Internet fraud | Experience Dominica - The Na... - 0 views

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  • Use a secure password: not your date of birth, vehicle registration, telephone number or anything associated with you that someone might easily guess.
  • Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
     
    Always use strong passwords so someone cannot guess it easily.
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"Internet Scams, Identity Theft, and Urban Legends: Are You at Risk?" - 0 views

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  • being smart is NOT enough to protect yourself from dangerous Internet scams, frustrating spam, or devious identity theft
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Internet Safety Guide: How to Protect Yourself Online - 0 views

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  • Internet threats continue to pose a problem for anyone that surfs the Internet
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EFF's Top 12 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy | Electronic Frontier Foundation - 0 views

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  • You may be "shedding" personal details, including e-mail addresses and other contact information, without even knowing it
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How to Protect Yourself Online - 0 views

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      Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
       
      ways to protect yourself on the internet
  • Make sure the computer you are using has the latest security patches,
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Internet privacy: Could the US make internet wiretaps easier? - CSMonitor.com - 0 views

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      Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
       
      This could be a bad thing because the government would be able to easily look at what you are doing on the internet.
  • The Obama administration is pushing to make it easier for the government to tap into internet and e-mail communications. But the plan has already drawn condemnation from privacy groups and communications firms may be wary of its costs and scope.
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Protecting kids internet privacy - 0 views

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      Hayes G. on 22 Feb 11
       
      Everyone should be educated about internet privacy.
  • Parents, teachers, and kids need to be educated about the risks of loss of privacy and how to control their personal information.
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What Is Internet Privacy? - 0 views

www.wisegeek.com/what-is-internet-privacy.htm digital_safety
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  • Strong passwords that are kept secret are one way to safeguard your Internet privacy. The strongest passwords have certain characteristics: they have no personal information, they don’t use real words, they combine upper and lowercase characters with numbers, and they are at least eight characters long
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What information you need to know for privacy - 0 views

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  • When you visit a web site, some information is automatically available
  • Hayes G. on 22 Feb 11
     
    Some info. is automatically available when you surf the web.
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Internet Privacy Law - 0 views

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  • The right to privacy in Internet activity is a serious issue facing society. 1 Some users of the 'net wish to shield their identities while participating in frank discussions of sensitive topics.
  • Hayes G. on 17 Feb 11
     
    Sometimes it is very hard to shield your identity while participating in discussions over the internet.
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Internet privacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

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  • Internet privacy is the desire or mandate of personal privacy concerning transactions or transmission of data via the Internet. It involves the exercise of control over the type and amount of information a person reveals about themself on the Internet and who may access such information. The term is often understood to mean universal Internet privacy, i.e. every user of the Internet possessing Internet privacy.
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      Hayes G. on 17 Feb 11
       
      Defintition of Internet Privacy
  • In today’s technological world, millions of individuals are subject to privacy threats.
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      Hayes G. on 17 Feb 11
       
      It doesn't matter who you are, you are subject to privacy threats.
  • Privacy measures are provided on several social networking sites to try to provide their users with protection for their personal information. On Facebook for example privacy settings are available for all registered users. The settings available on Facebook include the ability to block certain individuals from seeing your profile, the ability to choose your "friends," and the ability to limit who has access to your pictures and videos. Privacy settings are also available on other social networking sites such as E-harmony and MySpace. It is the user's prerogative to apply such settings when providing personal information on the internet.
  • Today many people have digital cameras and post their photos online.
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      Hayes G. on 22 Feb 11
       
      This can be very dangerous.
  • Search engines have the ability to track a user’s searches. Personal information can be revealed through searches including search items used, the time of the search, and more. Search engines have claimed a necessity to retain such information in order to provide better services, protect against security pressure, and protect against fraud
  • In Spring 2007, Google improved their Google Maps to include what is known as "Street View". This feature gives the user a 3-D, street level view with real photos of streets, buildings, and landmarks.
  • Hayes G. on 16 Feb 11
     
    This is a very good description of what privacy on the internet. It basically defines internet privacy.
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