privacy web 2.0 j gross 2009
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Presentation for library staff training on Library 2.0TRANSCRIPT
Privacy & Web 2.0http://www.flickr.com/photos/isherlock/ Julia Gross ECU Library
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
Privacy Openness
Individual Community
Copyright Creative Commons
Proprietary Open Source
Desktop/local network On “the cloud”
On the Internet,Nobody Knows You're a Dog
New Yorker 1993
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ezioman/
Your footprint
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
Broadband Dialup Total Internet Home computer
52% 15% 67% 75%
Reference: ABS 8146.0, Household Use of Information Technology, 2007-08 (issues December 2008)
52% of Australian households have broadband
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……”!!
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/colemama
We can’t keep everything locked down
Web 2.0 is about openness and sharing
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
Source: BdwayDiva1's photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/bdwaydiva1/
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 !