Privacy Web 2.0 J Gross 2009

Privacy & Web 2.0
Julia Gross ECU Library
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Privacy & Web 2.0
Privacy and Web 2.0 tensions
Digital Footprint – online identity
Size of the Net usage in Australia
Web 2.0- Social networking - rules of engagement
Privacy tips for social networkers

Web 2.0 tensions

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

Your footprint
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You already have a digital footprint
… if you
bookmark sites on the net
have online password(s)
shop online
bank online
have done a family tree online
have your own website
use Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Delicious
have a blog, leave comments on blogs

Home Internet use
52% of Australian households have broadband
Reference: ABS 8146.0, Household Use of Information Technology, 2007-08 (issues December 2008)

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

Google yourself !

Social networking- privacyCase studies
NZ woman convicted of welfare fraud
Facebook 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 sharing
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/colemama

Facebook social network

Social networking safety tips
Review your profile, reveal only what you need to
Don't assume default privacy settings are appropriate or sufficient
Take 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 networkers

Use an avatar or alias if you wish
Take care posting photos
Think of others … friends … children

Photos

Micro blogging = =

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

Future trends
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Demo
http://mashable.com/tag/privacy/
Search “Google privacy” on YouTube
Have a look at the video for Blogger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PFlCNKVOwY&feature=PlayList&p=FCEE46AA997A23D9&index=7

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

Thanks !