1. The Now Generation: Internet Safety Dan Hairfield, Community
Director Housing & Residential Education
2. Learning Outcomes
Students today will
Learn about the breadth of internet use.
Identify the potential pitfalls of posting information
online.
Compile important safeguards when using social networking sites
and other internet resources.
3. The is the Now Generation
Myspace in your space, Facebook is a new place, Dip divin'
socializin, I'll be out in cyber space, Google is my professor,
Wikipedia checker, Checkin my account, Loggin in and loggin
out
- Now Generation , Black Eyed Peas
4. How Connected Are You?
Facebook,
MySpace
Twitter
Friendster
Linked-in
Bebo
Hi-5
Flickr
Imeem
OKcupid,
Flixster
Xanga
LiveJournal,
Plaxo
Blogger
RSS Readers
Yahoo 360
Skype
5. What Do These Sites Give You?
Fast connections to a lot of people.
Advertising to large crowds.
Share information:
Personal blogs.
Uploading pictures.
Share music.
Join groups/causes.
Stay in the loop with social events.
6. So Where is the Danger?
Identity theft.
Self-incrimination.
Secondary effect
Social image.
Job opportunities.
Criminal records.
Is this really new information??
7. Identity Theft
What is it??
Fraudulent use of a persons personal identifying
information.
How do I avoid it?
Dont give out personal information.
Protect your PIN number and other passwords.
Avoid the use of full information on profiles and other
identifying media.
Think before you post.
8. The Where and How of Theft
9. Lets Think About This
Would you walk around Franklin Street naked?
Would you show up to a job interview stoned?
Would you run to a police officer to tell them that you stole a
street sign?
What would the consequences be?
10. So Why Would You Do It Online?
Lets look at some real examples of what some people post
11. Public Partying
12. Public Partying cont.
13. And the After Party
14. And ALL of These Pictures Were PUBLIC!!!
What are your initial reactions to these pictures?
Do you think they were funny?
How might these images have an effect within other areas of
your life?
15. Drink, Drive and Facebook
In 2008, a 20-year-old college junior in Providence, RI was
sentenced to 2 years in prison for a crash due to drunk driving.
After posting drunken party pictures on Facebook, prosecutors
described the defendant as an
unrepentant partier.
22-year-old college junior in Santa Barbara, CA gets 2 years in
prison. Taken after the crash but before sentencing photos showed
the young adult holding a glass of wine as well as joking comments
about drinking.
16. Lasting Legal Effects
In 2007, a recent college graduate was sentenced to 5 years in
prison for a crash due to drunk driving. A MySpace photo montage
showed the graduate holding a beer bottle and many others showing
shirts advertising tequila and a belt bearing plastic shot
glasses.
17. Thinking About a Job?
Your profiles serve as virtual resumes for fellow students,
graduate schools, future employers.
35% of Hiring Managers use Google to do online background
checks.
23% of Hiring Managers search social networking sites. Approx
1/3 of searches lead to elimination of applicant.
18. So How Many Actually Post Incriminating Content?
In a 2008 a nationwide study by CareerBuilder.com, US employers
revealed top concerns when screening applicants via
social-networking sites.
41% - candidate posted information about their drinking or
using drugs
40% - candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs
or information
29% - candidate had poor communication skills
28% - candidate bad-mouthed previous company or fellow
employee
27% - candidate lied about qualifications
22% - candidate used discriminatory remarks related to race,
gender, religion, etc.
22% - candidates screen name was unprofessional
21% - candidate was linked to criminal behavior
19% - candidate shared confidential information from previous
employers
19. Thats All Well and Good, but How Do I Stay Safe?
Think back to Identity Theftthink before you post. Be careful
about the content you put online.
Absolute privacy is an impossibility. Privacy settings and
awareness of search engine caches are important tools.
Avoid profanity and vulgarity online, especially where the
content becomes static. This would also include being careful about
your pictures and groups you belong to.
Be aware of what others post about you as well.
Think of it this way everything you post online is subject to
disciplinary and criminal action. This includes government
agencies, campus police, business organizations, college
departments, etc
When you choose to represent yourself, choose the best version
of yourself to be online.
20. Privacy: Your Defense System
Types of Privacy
Search results.
Profile information.
Applications and add-ons.
Contact information.
Friending allowances.
Block lists.
News feed information.
Install virus and spyware safeguards.
Deleting Old Information
Never officially gone.
Completely close out accounts if you are eliminating them.
Conduct periodic searches to see what results appear.
Settings Privacy Search Make sure you adjust privacy across all
categories available in your settings menu.
21. Questions??
Thank you for your attention.
References 1- "Online Safety Guidelines." 2009. Social Project. 25
June 2009 . 2- Tips for Security at Home." 2009. Microsoft. 25 June
2009 . 3- How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft." 2009.
US Department of Treasury. 25 June 2009 . 4- Du, Wei. "Job
candidates getting tripped up by Facebook." MSNBC. 14 Aug. 2007. 24
June 2009 . 5- Employers Using Social-Networking Sites to Research
Job Candidates." 15 Sept. 2008. 25 June 2009 . 6- Tucker, Eric.
"Don't drink and drive, then post on Facebook." MSNBC . 18 July
2008. Associated Press. 25 June 2009 .