School resource officers (SROs) are now the gatekeepers to an untapped wealth of information. At their fingertips are computer databases containing well-networked contact information of every student who has attended the school, along with photographs and behavior reports. SROs can also utilize social networking web sites which offer staggering amounts of information. These resources allow […]
Can your Targeted Ads land you in Legal Hot Water?
Finally after years of criticism, Facebook announced that it would stop allowing advertisers in key categories to show their messages only to people of a certain race, gender or age group. The company said that anyone advertising housing, jobs or credit — three areas where federal law prohibits discrimination in ads — would no longer […]
Executive Protection on Social Media
With the plethora of information shared on social media, the importance of security is on the rise. For individuals in powerful roles, executives (CEOs and COOs), and celebrities, most of this has to do with the security of personal data. Can hackers get into personal accounts? What will they do with the information they find? […]
How to Protect your Company’s Online Reputation
Customers are talking about your brand. Through avenues such as social media, online review sites, blog comments, and community forums, your brand has made an impression…and it’s up to you whether that impression is a positive or negative one. Because of the plethora of social media choices in play, it can be very difficult to […]
The Government Turns to Social Media for Social Security Fraud
Playing outside with your grandchildren, casting a fishing line or running a marathon can seem like harmless, healthy fun. But physical activity could lead to denial of Social Security disability benefits if your activity shows up on Facebook or Instagram. Is it fair for the government to go through your social media? On the other […]