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Category Archives: Security
An App To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence – Aurora
Recently the Australian Minister for Family and Community Services Pru Goward launched a new smart phone app for people who are experiencing domestic and family violence. The Aurora domestic and … Continue reading
In their own words: What bothers children online? – EU Kids Online
We already mentioned the EU Kids Online survey that found that 55% of 9-16 year olds think that there are things online that bother children their age. Also, 12% of … Continue reading
Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade – US Federal Trade Commission Report
The US Federal Trade Commission issued a new staff report, “Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade,” examining the privacy disclosures and practices of apps offered for … Continue reading
Safe, Secure and Responsible Online – OnGuardOnline Offers Resources [INFOGRAPHIC][VIDEO]
OnGuardOnline.gov is the US federal government’s website to help educators, parents, techies, small business, military, and kids be safe, secure and responsible online. Therefore OnGuardOnline offers a wide range of resources … Continue reading
Study: Texting And Driving Kills More Teens Annually Than Drinking And Driving « CBS New York [VIDEO]
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Texting while driving has now surpassed drinking and driving as the leading cause of death among teens, according to a new study. More than 3,000 teens … Continue reading
What Is The Most Important Tip For Parents To Keep Their Children Safe Online
Safe Sound Family, a free resource for home security information and alarm systems with a web publishing team team of authors and editors providing advice, tips, and information on home … Continue reading
Protect Your Family With Family Guard – An App To Monitor Who Is Calling Or Texting Your Children [VIDEO]
Privus Mobile developed the app Family Guard that enables mobile users to keep an eye on who is calling their children or other loved ones. With Family Guard, not only … Continue reading
Protecting Your Privacy – Information And Tools Offered By Microsoft
„Your Privacy is Our Priority“ is one of Microsoft’s slogans. To support consumers in the protection of their online information Microsoft provides a wide range of resources – of course … Continue reading
Privacy In The Age Of The Smartphone – Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Facts Sheets
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC), a California nonprofit corporation working on consumer information and consumer advocacy related to how technology affects personal privacy, offers several services to empower consumers to protect … Continue reading
