Privacy & Web 2.0Julia Gross ECU Libraryhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/isherlock/

Privacy & Web 2.0Privacy and Web 2.0 tensionsDigital Footprint – online identitySize of the Net usage in AustraliaWeb 2.0- Social networking - rules of engagementPrivacy tips for social networkers

Web 2.0 tensions

On the Internet,Nobody Knows You're a DogNew Yorker 1993

Your footprintSource: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ezioman/

You already have a digital footprint… if youbookmark sites on the nethave online password(s)shop onlinebank onlinehave done a family tree onlinehave your own websiteuse Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Delicioushave a blog, leave comments on blogs

Home Internet use52% of Australian households have broadband Reference: ABS 8146.0, Household Use of Information Technology, 2007-08 (issues December 2008)

Home internet growthReference: ABS 8146.0, Household Use of Information Technology, 2007-08 (issues December 2008)

Google yourself !

Social networking- privacyCase studies NZ woman convicted of welfare fraudFacebook statement revealed a relationship she was concealing from authorities Help message sent to Facebook via “family”"I'm stranded in London, robbed… cash, credit card stolen,…..send money……”!!

We can’t keep everything locked down Web 2.0 is about openness and sharingSource: http://www.flickr.com/photos/colemama

Facebook social network

Social networking safety tipsReview your profile, reveal only what you need toDon't assume default privacy settings are appropriate or sufficientTake care with your password Ignore emails that ask you to confirm details for your account Keep anti-virus software up to date

Privacy tips for social networkersUse an avatar or alias if you wishTake care posting photosThink of others … friends … children

Use an avatar or alias if you wish

Take care posting photos

Think of others … friends … children

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Micro blogging = =

Social networks expanding In 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008

Future trendsSource: BdwayDiva1's photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/bdwaydiva1/

Demohttp://mashable.com/tag/privacy/Search “Google privacy” on YouTubeHave a look at the video for Bloggerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PFlCNKVOwY&feature=PlayList&p=FCEE46AA997A23D9&index=7

Referenceshttp://www.slideshare.net/haikugirl/dc-kt-share-virtual-identityhttp://www.slideshare.net/frankie/keynote-edna-july-2008http://mashable.com/tag/privacy/http://www.privacy.gov.au/http://www.privacy.gov.au/faqs/ypr/index.html#social_networkingwww.netalert.gov.au

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