Category: privacy

Why Facebook Can Have My Data and I Don’t Care

Image Credit: Mashable Facebook Security People say we’re trusting Facebook with too much data, but are we? I disagree. What do I care if Facebook knows what soda I drink, or what TV shows I watch? What do I care if Facebook knows who I’m in a relationship with, and my political views? I’m sharing this stuff publicly with my friends for a reason....

How NOT To Share Everything You Do on Facebook

Do you read a lot of articles online? Do you watch a lot of videos? Do you LOVE a Facebook game? If you participate in one of these activities along with thousands of others and I’m friends with you on Facebook I know, because the developers of these apps and sites build autosharing into their applications for the free publicity to your friends. But,...

Will YOU Sell YOUR Privacy?

Hey Guys. Yesterday Google launched a new program called Screenwise. Screenwise is a Google program where anyone over the age of thirteen can receive up to $25 per year in Amazon Gift cards in return for letting Google have unlimited access to their data. This poses the question “Will you sell yourself?”. This gives them access to your search, your docs, your email, and...

Is your data safe? Google Centralizes “Privacy Policy”

As a web Junky I’m not always as careful as some when it comes to data. That being said, I am still worried about the new Google Centralized Privacy Policy. I like having Separate Policies for each program because I believe Youtube which is meant for sharing should have different privacy options than my Gmail.  By overgeneralizing and Simplifying Could Google be leaving a Big Gap...