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The last thing young people want is another set of rules. But these days, social media comes with great responsibility. 
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Although students are generally well informed about protecting content about them that is posted online, there is a need for more education when it comes to corporate uses of their personal information. What students know – compared to what they think they know – about protecting their data, is fraught with contradictions.
Via Nik Peachey
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
February 23, 2014 8:33 PM
Interesting report on Canadian teens. Stats and issues probably carry through internationally. Have a look at the executive summary for a quick read.
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When a photo of the late Rehtaeh Parsons was used for a dating website's advertisement on Facebook last year, the callous misappropriation of her image shocked those who saw it. It should've also been seen as a warning, say privacy experts.
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In a society where people publicise their status on a plethora of social media sites, US comedian Jack Vale startled individuals who had posted publically on Instagram and Twitter, sharing what he knew about them from their updates. The results of the ‘prank’ are clear to see, in that people are uncomfortable with others knowing about their life, and the reactions when faced with this in reality are interesting, and certainly worthy of exploration with students, who may not be aware that their information is accessible so easily on social networks.
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Cyber Street provides easy tips so that you stay safe online. Learn how to protect your home or business from cyber crime in a fun and interactive way.
Be Cyber Streetwise is a cross-government campaign, funded by the National Cyber Security Programme, and delivered in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors. The campaign is led by the Home Office, working closely with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Cabinet Office. We aim to measurably and significantly improve the online safety behaviour and confidence of consumers and small businesses (SMEs). On this website we’ve collected links to all the great resources produced by partners, helping you find the information you need to protect yourselves, your families and your businesses.
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