More Talks on Privacy: Technology Defines Identity

How is it so easy for people to disclose information online? When I was younger, I had no problems sharing photos, personal information, and gossip on my MySpace page. Now, I've deleted my MySpace, pulled a lot of personal details from the webosphere, and I do my best to regulate what ends up online. I have a facebook with about 900 friends, but I rarely use it. I'll share a few photos and post on a wall or two every couple of weeks, but ultimately, no matter what I do, I'm well aware that someone else is watching.The New York Times published an article discussing some new statistical research with online data mining. Certain tools have been developed to monitor patterns of behavior to predict personality traits. Imagine this scenario: an employer can predict what you will do based on a detailed record of what you have done online. Ack.Related posts:

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