Privacy Online 
Students At Risk — University Data Breaches in the News(0)
It’s important to be aware that your children’s online identity and privacy can be compromised not only from their home computer but also inadvertently by educational institutions. The last few months have resulted in online security breaches from universities such as Yale, Purdue and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In August, Yale announced the names and [...]
Full Story»New Privacy Changes on Facebook
It looks like online privacy has received a shot in the arm from the top dog of social media. Earlier this week, Facebook announced they are making several changes that will make it clearer with whom you are sharing photos, status updates, locations and tags. In fact, it’s one of the biggest privacy overhauls in [...]
Knowing When The Rules Have Been Broken
It’s not just parents who are taking a role in protecting kids’ privacy online, the government has its hands in it as well. Back in 2000, the Federal Trade Commission put into effect the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The COPPA rule aims to protect the privacy of children by making sure websites (and [...]
Identity Thieves Target Children, Fastest Growing Victims of Identity Theft and #1 Crime Reported to FTC
I was shocked to discover that children comprise the fastest growing segment of identity theft victims in the U.S. today. Identity theft is a serious crime and is ranked #1 as the top consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the 11th year in a row in 2010. Identity theft is the [...]
