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Shutterstock The Decision That Could Finally Kill the Revenge-Porn Business
The Federal Trade Commission says people cannot exploit personal information shared in confidence for commercial gain.
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I See You: The Databases That Facial-Recognition Apps Need to Survive
No matter how powerful a facial-recognition technology is, it can’t get the job done without a database that links names to faces, such as those owned by Facebook or LinkedIn.
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How to Fight Revenge Porn
For those whose privately shared photos have made their way to the web, an argument of implied confidentiality may be a good bet.
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Quitters Never Win: The Costs of Leaving Social Media
Forget Lolcats. If we quit using sites like Facebook, we'll miss opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, learning, support, and civic exchange.
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Obscurity: A Better Way to Think About Your Data Than 'Privacy'
Obscurity is a protective state that can further a number of goals, such as autonomy, self-fulfillment, socialization, and relative freedom from the abuse of power.
