Social media has become a powerful tool for law enforcement, especially with the addition of location based social media monitoring. It can be helpful in being alerted to potential situations, finding witnesses to a crime, and even monitoring for potential threats to the general public. With the good, however, comes the not-so-good. Because people love […]
Will What You Post on Social Media Affect Your FICO Score?
While that’s not happening yet, it may play a role in the future. The latest news reveals that FICO is rolling out a potentially new way to determine credit scores. This new method, referred to as FICO XD, is being used as a pilot program. According to the website, this new FICO score will be […]
It Takes a Village…
How often have you heard the term “it takes a village” – I’ve heard this mostly in relation to raising children. I think it now applies to social media. More and more, when tragedies occur, the first thing we will hear is how their social media accounts gave clues or veiled indications that something was […]
Colleges & Social Media Threats: What Can Be Done?
With the horrific shooting in Oregon last week, there have been many threats to college campuses across the nation. Most have been unfounded, thankfully, but it raises an important question – how can law enforcement and colleges monitor for potential threats, and know when to take them seriously? At this stage in the game, all […]
Do Lawyers Have a Responsibility To Mine Social Media Content?
Social media is a game changer in many ways, and litigation is no different. While social media has been the newest way to connect with friends and family, users are not always careful in what they post. At times, this may come back to haunt them. Add to that the fact that the amount of […]