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A Code of Conduct for Web Aggregators

David Carr of the New York Times reports that: “As words and articles became digitized over the last 15 years, they began to float, there for the plucking and replication elsewhere. Words like ‘curation’ and ‘aggregation’ became the language of … Continue reading

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Social Networking and Security Risks

As Brad Dinerman reports, “The popularity of social networking sites has increased at astonishing levels. There is no arguing the usefulness of sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They can be used for professional networking and job searches, as … Continue reading

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U.S. (and Global) Consumers Hold Businesses Accountable for Online Privacy

eMarketer reports that, “According to online privacy service provider TRUSTe, just 10 percent of U.S. adults reported being worry-free regarding their online privacy. Though the level of online privacy concern varied in degree, a large percentage of respondents reported significant … Continue reading

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