Improving Privacy on Social Network Sites

The proliferation of personal information being posted online has led to well publicized privacy issues. On one hand, users seem oblivious to their privacy, doing little to protect their personal data. On the other hand, there have been a number of privacy uproars and media coverage of new site features and problems. In this talk, I will present the results of several projects aimed at understanding and addressing the privacy needs of users on social network sites. Our research demonstrates...

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From: Microsoft Research

Related topics : social networking sites privacy issues / social research network sites / social networking research

eSN TechWatch: Social Networking's Impact -- July 14, 2008

Researchers say they've discovered educational benefits of social-networking web sites such as MySpace and Facebook. At the same time, these sites are threatening some tried-and-true traditions of campus life.

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From: eschoolnews

Related topics : educational social networking sites / social research network sites / campus social networking site / social networking research

Top 10 Social Networking Sites You Should Use

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From: React Legend

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Talking Social Network Analysis with Dr. John Cowan

In this episode, I interview Dr. John Cowan, Senior Research Associate, Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development at Northern Illinois University. The focus of the interview is social network analysis.

If you want to jump right to social network analysis, go to 5:49 in the video.

The interview begins with Dr. Cowan discusses how he became involved in social network analysis. During this discussion, he describes what social network analysis is. Dr. Cowan provides several...

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From: Tim Green

Related topics : social network analysis examples / analysis of social networking sites

Introducing TheUnlockr Social Network, Forums, and Research Panel

http://theunlockr.com/2012/02/06/introducing-theunlockr-social-network-forums-and-research-panel

For the new year, we wanted to streamline the site (which you might have noticed by the more simplified theme), and while we're still working on it, I think load times are definitely reduced across the board and hopefully that means less headaches for you guys. Thing is we also wanted to add a few new sections for you guys as well.

We ended up adding, not one, but three new sections that we...

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From: TheUnlockr

Related topics : social research network sites

How Websites Leak Your Personal Information

Craig Wills, head of WPI's Computer Science Department, is an authority on online privacy. His research has shown that many social networking sites leak personal information to third-party advertising sites, giving these sites the ability to connect our browsing behavior with our real-world identities.

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From: WPI

Related topics : advertising on social network sites / identity social networking sites

SOURCE Boston 2008: Investigation Techniques for Social Networking Sites

Speaker: Steve Patton

Social Networking Sites are incredibly popular. Hundreds of millions of profiles across these sites provides a rich environment for researchers of all types including sociologists, investigators and detectives. The size of this personalized communication environment can be daunting. This presentation will provide techniques for effective searching and thorough probing of such sites. Additionally, we will review necessary precautions for browsing these sites safely, which...

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From: Christiaan008

Related topics : popularity of social networking sites / search all social network sites

Kabrina Chang: All Up in Your Facebook

Abstract: You can be fired for off-duty posts to social networking sites. But now you can be hired in just the same way. The new Facebook Score and a Social Networking Report allow employers to use your social networking activity to make hiring decisions. While more than 50% of responding employers in a recent study reported looking at and basing decisions on an applicant's social networking activity, a newly-devised "Facebook Score" offers employers a five-characteristic checklist for...

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From: BU Questrom

Related topics : new social networking sites like facebook / employment social network / schools using social networking

Social Media - Protect your 'online tattoo' and reputation with employers - Tom O'Neil

Between 45% to 72% of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates. Are you damaging your career prospects by bad social media choices? Tom O'Neil explains how to protect your 'online tattoo' and online reputation!

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From: Tom O'Neil

Related topics : protect online reputation / social networking sites for employment / social research network sites / online social media / reputation on social media

Social Networking Sites Research Paper

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From: Francisco Antu

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