Monthly Archives: September 2012

Snitchgate developments

Since I wrote my Snitchgate Blog, things seem to have been moving forward. First of all, I’d like to thank all the people who have read the blog, liked it, reblogged it and commented on it – the fact that … Continue reading

Posted in Facebook, Nymwars, Privacy, surveillance | 2 Comments

Facebook: snitchgate!

A story about Facebook went around twitter last night that provoked quite a reaction in privacy advocates like me: Facebook, it seems, is experimenting with getting people to ‘snitch’ on any of their friends who don’t use their real names. … Continue reading

Posted in Facebook, Nymwars, Privacy | 242 Comments

Privacy for all?

The big ‘privacy’ story this week has been that surrounding the Duchess of Cambridge’s breasts. The coverage it’s been given (and will doubtless continue to be given) has been immense – but the issues that it should raise are far … Continue reading

Posted in consent, Online Behavioural Advertising, Privacy, Snoopers charter, surveillance | 4 Comments