Sherrilynne Starkie

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Google’s new privacy policy

Sherrilynne Starkie

Most Gmail users will have received at least one message from Google this week (I received ten) explaining the company’s new privacy policy. The company has more than 60 privacy policies tied to its various products and services and so, in March 2012, it will be streamlining this all down into one policy. VISIT MY FACEBOOK PAGE.

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Survey: Canadians are OK with sharing personal data

Sherrilynne Starkie

The study, “Data Privacy – What the Canadian Consumer Really Thinks”, shows that people’s comfort with data-sharing is increasing. Thirty-six per cent of consumers (39 per cent of millennials) say that, as long as data is not abused, privacy is less of an issue than it used to be.

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Facebook scandal: The dawn of a new era in social media marketing?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Others will become more cautious with their privacy and with what they post online. Click To Tweet They should be informing customers and fostering discussion about privacy protection and data security. They are worried that their customers will #deleteFacebook or even bail on social media altogether. They worry unnecessarily.

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GDPR: Does it impact your Canadian business?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Companies must include some form of privacy notice indicating how they use the personal data of their customers. This guide provides an overview on general requirements, as well as insight on Canadian implications. Here’s a summary of what Canadian organizations need to think about: The right to be informed. The right of access.

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Top Five Social Media Must Knows: The new Google News

Sherrilynne Starkie

Facebook privacy: Survey suggests continuing US loyalty. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found no clear loss or gain in use since the recent privacy scandal. May 09, 2018. Most Facebook users in the US remain loyal, despite the recent data sharing scandal involving a political consultancy firm, a poll suggests.

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Embarrassing updates in social media

Sherrilynne Starkie

When you consider that social networks started gaining popularity more than five years ago, it’s surprising that so many people still don’t understand how to or fail to use the privacy settings. Google’s new privacy policy. Related posts: Pinterest updates terms of service. Path: the sequel.

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On 1310news Powerlunch

Sherrilynne Starkie

Facebook and the Canadian parliamentary hearings on privacy and. Yesterday I joined Mark and Live Work Play Co-Leader Keenan Wellar and we discussed: Robert Muller’s brief statement to media. Ontario high school class sizes. proposed renovations at the Chateau Laurier hotel. Here’s a link to the audio clip.

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