Tag Archives: Privacy

Can this tech pioneer convince you to delete your social media accounts?

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

Oct 5 2018 – CBC The Current — Jaron Lanier says evidence shows addictive design was deliberately used for platform — We are lumped into groups of millions of like minded users based on data collected from us from many … Continue reading →

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Is Facebook and other apps using your “smartphone” Camera without you knowing?

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

April 30 2018 – Kevin Yaworski — Here is a concerning observation of the Facebook App’s behavior and some tips about Apps and Permissions. CBC Marketplace did this episode on how easy it is to create an app, get users … Continue reading →

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Privacy and big data

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

April 11 2018 – Kevin Yaworski – Public Advocate —– I often use incognito mode when web browsing or disable cookies to limit data collection; price increases when searching for flights or products etc… Even so I just noticed what … Continue reading →

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** Important msg for all Facebook group or page admins and mods and warning to other FB users ***

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

Mar 30 2018 – Kevin Yaworski – Proud Canadian and Global Citizen — Apps or websites you have used may have access to your profile and member lists for groups you admin or moderate and other info only available to … Continue reading →

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