May 2010
Change a Child's Life - May 25th Marks National Missing Children's Day
Submitted by Safe Internet on Tue, 2010-05-25 12:21When a child is at risk, every moment counts.
As we honor National Missing Children's Day, two easy steps can increase your dedication to helping a child. Whether you observe first hand or learn about harm to a child online or offline, you can take two steps today to make a difference.
UPDATED: Safe Internet Sponsors Policy Briefing on Broadband
Submitted by Safe Internet on Fri, 2010-05-21 10:31Guest post by: Stacie Rumenap, board member of Safe Internet Alliance
UPDATE: Watch video of CQ/Roll Call's policy breakfast sponsored by Safe Internet Alliance here
Safe Internet Alliance sponsors briefing on future of broadband, urges FCC to include Internet adoption to their Broadband Plan
Four Nerds Fight Facebook; Coming Soon, Individual Social Sites?
Submitted by Safe Internet on Mon, 2010-05-17 13:08The 'you can use my network in exchange for our right to own and monetize anything you contribute' model of exploitation is being challenged, and if you're smart, you can help push it into extinction.
Debunking the myth: Young Adults Do Care About Online Privacy
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 11:44Contrary to popular claim that young people “are less concerned with maintaining privacy than older people are", a UC Berkley study found "that large percentages of young adults (those 18-24 years) are in harmony with older Americans regarding concerns about online privacy, norms, and policy suggestions. In several cases, there are no statistically significant differences between young adults and older age categories on these topics.
Follow-up On a Tune In: WTKF's View Point with Lockwood Phillips
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 11:37Lockwood Phillips, of WTKF radio, interviewed Safe Internet Alliance's president Linda Criddle on teen's and twentysomething's use of the internet. Mentioning his own sons, Lockwood asked if the declaration that youth today don't care about privacy was true, or if this was industry hype perpetuating the idea that sharing everything about oneself is the new norm.
Follow-up On a Tune In: KHAI Popoff with Mary Jane Popp
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 11:36Mary Jane Popp, of KHAI radio, interviewed Safe Internet Alliance's president Linda Criddle on what it takes to implement internet hygiene, and how to apply common sense when online. Mary Jane asked if it is just laziness on the part of consumers that gets them into trouble with scams and malware, and what the key actions consumers should be taking to protect themselves. Linda answered by saying it's more a lack of skills and understanding than laziness, though laziness certainly plays a role.
Follow-up On a Tune In: KJIL Morning Show with Mike Leskes
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 11:35Mike Leskes, of KJIL radio, interviewed Safe Internet Alliance's president Linda Criddle on the potential risks of using social networking sites and online classified ads. Mike raised particular concern over the shifting Privacy Policies and Terms and Conditions of Facebook whose multiple changes in just the last 5 months have reset consumers privacy settings to public, and announced they will be selling users information to 3rd parties, and asked what consumers should do to protect themselves in these situations.
Follow-up On a Tune In: KJIL Morning Show with Randy Renshaw
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 11:35Randy Renshaw of KSCJ radio interviewed Safe Internet Alliance's president Linda Criddle on the FCC's shift in positioning around net neutrality, and the FTC's broadband plan. Fielding questions from listeners who voiced strong support either for or against net neutrality, Linda acknowledged concerns on both sides of both issues, letting listeners understand that the Alliance has members on both sides of the debate.
Think You’ve Got Nothing to Hide?
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-05-12 10:59Guest post by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Show me someone who says "I have nothing to hide" and I'll show you someone who hasn't really pondered the subject.
Follow-up on Tune In: Fox News Radio KMED The Bill Meyer Show
Submitted by Safe Internet on Fri, 2010-05-07 21:06Bill Meyer, of the Bill Meyer show interviewed Safe Internet's president Linda Criddle on staying safer when selling items through online classified sites. In the wake of the recent Craigslist killing in Washington state, Bill and Linda discussed how consumers can significantly improve their safety by taking a few simple steps. To learn more about these steps, see her blog post Murder of Craigslist Seller Highlights Need for Safety Precautions.