How tech companies, governments, and everyday users clash over what privacy really means online.
New social network uses numbers, not names, for user IDs
In response to Facebook gathering as much information as possible about its users, Social Number launched last week and doesn’t even require your name.
On Jan 25, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
How Facebook targets you with advertising
In a recent post, the social network explained three new initiatives it’s taking to foster more relevant ads with respect to user privacy.
On Oct 2, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
Instagram’s new mapping feature leads to privacy concerns
A new feature lets Instagram users see their photo locations on a map, but some users are worried about the privacy implications.
On Aug 17, 2012 by Kris Holt
What to do when someone tweets your phone number without permission
When does revealing personal information violate Twitter policies, and what can you do when your info goes public?
On Aug 1, 2012 by Kris Holt
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