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Think Twice Before You Post Those Cute Kid Photos Online : Shots - Health News Children's photos that parents have posted online have ended up in advertisements and on pornography sites. Cultura RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cultura RF/Getty Images Children's photos that parents have posted online have ended up in advertisements and on pornography sites. When Katlyn Burbidge's son was 6 years old, he was performing some silly antic typical of a first-grader. She laughed and answered, "Yes, I think I will." "Can you not?" That's when it dawned on her: She had been posting photos of him online without asking his permission. "We're big proponents of bodily autonomy and not forcing him to hug or kiss people unless he wants to, but it never occurred to me that I should ask his permission to post photos of him online," says Burbridge, a mom of two in Wakefield, Mass. When her 8-month-old is 3 or 4 years old, she plans to start asking him in an age-appropriate way, "Do you want other people to see this?" Parents aren't oblivious to these possibilities.

Identity theft Deliberate use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage Example of an identity theft crime: 1. The fraudster files tax return paperwork in the victim's name, claiming a refund. 2. The IRS issues a refund to the fraudster. 3. Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Determining the link between data breaches and identity theft is challenging, primarily because identity theft victims often do not know how their personal information was obtained. Types[edit] Sources such as the Non-profit Identity Theft Resource Center[12] sub-divide identity theft into five categories: Identity theft may be used to facilitate or fund other crimes including Illegal immigration, terrorism, phishing and espionage. Identity cloning and concealment[edit] Criminal identity theft[edit] Medical identity theft[edit]

Cyberbullying For the Wikipedia guidance essay, see Wikipedia:Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of Information Technology to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.[1] According to U.S. Legal Definitions, Cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumors or gossips about a person in the internet bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them.[2] With the increase in use of these technologies, cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers.[3] Awareness has also risen, due in part to high profile cases like the Suicide of Tyler Clementi.[4] Definition Legal definition Cyberbullying is defined in legal glossaries as Examples of what constitutes cyberbullying include communications that seek to intimidate, control, manipulate, put down, falsely discredit, or humiliate the recipient. Cyberbullying vs. Methods Used In Gaming

What is Identity Theft? Webopedia Reference Updated July 28, 2016 / Posted September 01, 2006 By Vangie Beal Almost every worldwide government agency responsible for identity theft issues will tell you the same thing: The first step to fighting identity theft is to minimize the risk. What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a crime whereby criminals impersonate individuals, usually for financial gain. Armed with your personal information, a malicious person could do any number of things, like apply for loans or new credit card accounts. Identity theft can also go beyond a monetary impact. Using Information on the Internet for Identity Theft The outcome of identity theft is usually the same, regardless of how the thief obtains your information. Additionally, email phishing is another way that thieves can attempt to gather your personal information. Recommended Reading: All About Phishing Is Internet Identity Theft Cause for Concern? Using Computer (Cyber) Forensics to Fight Identity Theft How to Protect Yourself: Minimize the Risk

What is Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are: Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter SMS (Short Message Service) also known as Text Message sent through devices Instant Message (via devices, email provider services, apps, and social media messaging features) Email Special Concerns With the prevalence of social media and digital forums, comments, photos, posts, and content shared by individuals can often be viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. Permanent – Most information communicated electronically is permanent and public, if not reported and removed. Laws and Sanctions

Blog Basics: Copyright and Fair Use Lesson 6: Copyright and Fair Use /en/blogbasics/writing-and-promoting-your-blog/content/ Introduction As you write blog posts, you may find that you want to include images you find online. In this lesson, you'll learn about the copyright protections that apply to work posted online. The laws discussed in this lesson are United States laws. Understanding copyright Copyright is the legal concept that works—art, writing, images, music, and more—belong to the people who create them. To use, copy, or change a copyrighted work, you need permission from the person who holds the copyright. Review the infographic to get an overview of the differences between traditional copyright, Creative Commons, and Public Domain. Using Public Domain and Creative Commons content If you don't want to spend money on the images and content you use for your blog, you may want to use Public Domain and Creative Commons-licensed content. Using Public Domain content Sites for finding Public Domain content:

How to manage your online reputation for free Just a few years ago, much of what we did was soon forgotten. But thanks largely to social media, now we do. Misspelled Tweets, Facebook rants after you've had a bad day, and unflattering photos posted by your friends have made it difficult to manage your online reputation, especially when it's archived for posterity. There are plenty of companies that will help you clean up, protect and build a professional online rep for a price, but you don't need that. 1. All good online reputation management begins with a search. Search for your name, your nicknames, your maiden name, misspellings of your name -- heck, it's even a good idea to search for your first name coupled with a few keywords. You should also comb through any social media accounts, blogs or forums that you frequent to make sure there are no damning posts or photos that you forgot about, and check the Wayback Machine to see if any of your deleted accounts are still living in cached form on the Internet. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Fair use Exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work Fair use is a doctrine in the law of the United States that permits limited use of copyrighted material without having to first acquire permission from the copyright holder. Fair use is one of the limitations to copyright intended to balance the interests of copyright holders with the public interest in the wider distribution and use of creative works by allowing as a defense to copyright infringement claims certain limited uses that might otherwise be considered infringement.[1] Like "fair dealing" rights that exist in most countries with a British legal history, the fair use right is a general exception that applies all different kinds of uses with all types of works and turns on a flexible proportionality test that examines the purpose of the use, the amount used, and the impact of the market on the original work. History[edit] U.S. fair use factors[edit] The U.S. 1. 2. 3. 4. The U.S. U.S.