Information Edge, Empowering You to Make Critical Business Decisions
When Pinterest was first launched, friends and colleagues touted its value and fun factor. It was the subject of lots of listserv discussions and blog posts. I checked it out, but the first thing that bothered me was the copyright infringement that is likely taking place there as Pinterest members post content and images they … Read More
Have you checked your Facebook privacy settings lately? “Federal agencies have realized they can mine social media for intel to help thwart potential terrorist strikes, keep tabs on domestic protests and better help citizens after a natural disaster. But privacy groups are clamoring for Congress to intervene, likening it to Big Brother.” ‘That’s a gray … Read More
It’s that time of year again for us taxpayers in the United States. If you’re done, congratulations. Most of us are not done yet and procrastinating until the April 17 deadline. (Yes, you read that right — it’s April 17 this year.) There are many free resources online that give tips for filing, record-keeping and … Read More
Google’s new privacy policy took effect March 1, following several weeks campaigning to educate users on the changes. The policy will allow them to consolidate users’ data across all of its services and platforms, in a move they claim will both improve user experience and make their policy “easier to understand.” The international privacy community, … Read More
The surge in wireless data traffic has caused a “spectrum crunch”. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices with internet access, wireless data traffic has grown tremendously, increasing by more than 100% between 2009 and 2010. Industry forecasters expect that a rapid pace of growth in data traffic will continue for at … Read More
