Can Your Event Attendees Opt-Out of Photos?

photographer taking shots of event attendees

In these days of taking smartphone photos and quickly publishing them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other online sites, it’s a good time to remember not everyone wants their photo to be shared.

I was reminded of that earlier today when I read Morten Rand-Hendriksen’s tweet from this weekend’s WordCamp Seattle 2017 event.Continue reading Can Your Event Attendees Opt-Out of Photos?

Do Your Homework Before Sharing Your Personal Info on a Website

Handwriting in a journal

Last week, several of my Twitter friends kept sharing the same tweet about a new website.

They were excited and suggested their Twitter followers take a look at it, and potentially get involved.

After the fifth time I saw the same tweet, I finally checked the website myself.

The mission sounded interesting: sharing personal stories from people around the country. Continue reading Do Your Homework Before Sharing Your Personal Info on a Website

International Data Privacy Day 2015: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Data

Data Privacy Day

Today is International Data Privacy Day, a day for raising awareness and sharing best practices for protecting and managing your online data in your personal and professional life. Continue reading International Data Privacy Day 2015: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Data