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Dec 4, 2023 Unfiltered advertising viral

When Advertising Masquerades as Privacy Awareness

In dissecting the "Ella" video's purported message on privacy, it's clear: emotional manipulation drives this ad, ultimately promoting a certain phone company. But beneath the theatrics lies a call for vigilance amid real threats facing children online.

Dec 21, 2022 Unfiltered edtech cybersecurity

Smart Devices and the Moral Imperative of Informed Consent

Selling smart technology entails navigating ethical responsibilities regarding informed consent and potential harms. Despite the IoT's vast connectivity, widespread privacy briefings remain unlikely due to economic pressures favoring impulse purchases.

Apr 1, 2021 Unfiltered spying tracking

Blocking the Trackers on This Blog

Reading this page may inadvertently share your info with faceless companies via data aggregation tools like DataDogHQ, Optimizely, Parse.ly, and Google Analytics. Are these practices bad, or just irritating?

Mar 30, 2021 Unfiltered phishing spam

Online Forums Need to Think it Through

Spammers exploit Telus' Neighbourhood forums, reaching targets without their accounts. The platform inadvertently facilitates spamming, despite an unsubscribe option. Telus' oversight compromises privacy protection.

Mar 28, 2021 Unfiltered surveillance tracking

The Paradox of Privacy

This blog delves into the privacy paradox, highlighting the discrepancy between privacy expectations and online reality. It emphasizes the need for protection against data collection, offering tools to block invasive practices and advocating for respect for individual privacy.