Data breaches are fact of modern life. It’s likely each of us will have our personal information compromised at some point. Here’s how to reduce the risk and limit the damage if and when it occurs.
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Researchers analyze social media data to gain useful insights into modern society and culture. But it’s important to protect users’ privacy. How can both ends meet?
The way charities use and hold data on behalf of their clients and donors creates problems under GDPR.
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Small charities aren’t like small companies, and the way they operate may pose greater risks under GDPR than for others.
It’s worrying, and potentially dangerous, when someone peels back the curtain of another’s identity.
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Most people have all sorts of breadcrumbs of their identity scattered around the internet. A dedicated sleuth can piece them together and reveal private information in a very public way.
Close your eyes and count to 10: GDPR is coming.
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Facebook says it’s going to continue to respond to widespread concerns about its practices and role in society. Researchers of privacy and online trust offer ideas for immediate action.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says he’s ‘not familiar’ with shadow profiles.
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Aram Sinnreich, American University School of Communication e Barbara Romzek, American University School of Public Affairs
For years, watchdogs have warned of the potential problems of sharing data with online companies. The Facebook data crisis has made these concerns much more real. What should be done now?
What role did you play?
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Social media provide shortcuts to things we yearn for, like connection and validation. Media effects scholars explain the psychological benefits we get from Facebook that make it so hard to quit.
How should your social media data be accessed and used by researchers?
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Harvesting data from Facebook’s users is within the rules, I should know, I’ve done this kind of research myself. But the latest scandal may make it harder for us to get any useful data.
Fitness trackers report their location and map the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert.
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