I'm out for a walk taking some pictures and he stops to chat me up. We exchanged email addresses and now I'm regretting it BIG time.
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posted by redindiaink
on Apr 20, 2013 -
31 answers
I'm an avid user of Gmail and other Google services, but I'm increasingly uncomfortable keeping my entire email history on someone else's servers. Can I keep a week's worth of messages on the server and encrypt everything else? What are some other Gmail privacy compromises?
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posted by ecmendenhall
on Apr 17, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm a female in the US, about to get married for the second time and taking my husband's name. Help me manage how my new name appears online before it starts to happen.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 2, 2013 -
3 answers
In the ongoing wrangle that is the process of PRIVACY with Facebook I've yet to figure this one out.
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posted by zenpop
on Mar 24, 2013 -
9 answers
I think my old email just got hacked. I received some spam, from my old email address itself, (and the "From" part had my name and email, even though I didn't send it, as the spammer did) and about a dozen "unable to deliver" messages from my old email's "mailer daemon" (this is on yahoo). In those messages and the email that was successfully delivered to me on the old email and my newer accounts, it lists countless numbers of other people and contacts, including high school teachers, bosses, family, friends, potential employers, and even friends of exes. Most of these people aren't even in my contacts list, but I still have emails from them/to them (this is an old but relatively recent email that I've kept for nostalgic reasons). I am mortified that all of these people, none of whom I've spoken to recently in at least the past couple of years (and in some cases, longer), got this spam from "me" out of the blue. Should I delete this email address, in case it may be compromised by a hacker? Should I email these people to apologize, even though we no longer are in touch? I have already changed the password and don't know what to do. Any help would be so appreciated.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 10, 2013 -
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I need to write a privacy policy for my commercial website. There are a number of online tools for this, I am looking for specific recommendations for such a tool or links to good boilerplate. The site is primarily providing information about a product (iPhone app). It does not collect any information but does have a contact form.
posted by cosmac
on Mar 6, 2013 -
3 answers
An 18-year-old girl I met online who I'm interested in dating's parents (who, I should note, are still financially supporting her) want all sorts of my info before they'll let her meet me and I believe they want it regardless if she meets me here or if I meet her there. Her parents want, among other things: My address and addresses and phone numbers of various family members of mine; scans of pieces of my ID; to check if I have a criminal record.
Is it wrong of me to want to withhold this info from them?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2013 -
96 answers
Open source software is considered trustworthy because anyone can validate the source code and hold the developer accountable. Usually developers will also make compiled binaries available for convenience. How can we know that these binaries are compiled from the
same source code the developer published, and not a malicious variant of it?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Feb 26, 2013 -
17 answers
What is the best white noise app or machine for a workplace that requires a more sound proof solution to normal ambient noise in an office.
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posted by MT
on Feb 25, 2013 -
14 answers
Is there a way to search for Android apps that have "appropriate" permission requests?
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posted by unlaced
on Feb 23, 2013 -
3 answers
I'm considering getting a US Passport Card (the kind that is only good for land and sea travel between the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda) and am concerned about my privacy.
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posted by IndigoRain
on Feb 21, 2013 -
21 answers
Android apps seem to grab permissions that I have no desire to give them. My understanding is that the permissions per app are all bundled together: it's all or nothing. At least officially. Is there another way?
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posted by jsturgill
on Feb 19, 2013 -
3 answers
I want to only share my identity with the tax man when I write, and allow people to pay me online. How do I do this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2013 -
8 answers
My department is being mandated to start using Google+ and some other Google apps. Please help me think through the security and privacy implications of what I am afraid might become a real mess.
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posted by jbickers
on Feb 4, 2013 -
9 answers
This is a question for those of you who are married (or have an SO): When it comes to things like personal correspondence, is there still such a thing as privacy?
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posted by Telpethoron
on Feb 2, 2013 -
65 answers
I hate giving out my Social Security number (other than in connection with tax reporting and where I need to have a background/credit check--where I realize it's necessary). How much do you squawk when asked for your social in other scenarios? Example inside.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Jan 29, 2013 -
15 answers
I just landed an interview for a job I really want, and I'm very excited about it. I'm seeing a coworker, also a very good friend, for dinner tonight. Should I tell her about it?
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posted by eleanor_of_aquitaine
on Jan 18, 2013 -
27 answers
The Router At my new apartment tracks all my Internet usage. Is there a way to hide it? I don't know much about vpns, But are they the solution? If so I would be willing to pay for a good one. Suggestions?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2013 -
29 answers
Where can we get an interior door with a pre-installed pet door/cat flap? This is in/around Toronto.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2013 -
7 answers
I'd like to start a blog featuring my small collection of found (used/sent) postcards. What measures should I take for due ethical diligence?
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posted by threeants
on Jan 2, 2013 -
4 answers
What are the laws and or regulations about "possession" of employee/company email after an employee is terminated?
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posted by ascetic
on Dec 27, 2012 -
14 answers
(UK law) A multinational confectioner has used my name to promote one of its products. Have my rights been infringed? Am I entitled to compensation?
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posted by run"monty
on Nov 29, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm looking for good examples of apps or situations where it's easy to accidentally share geotag information.
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posted by jasonhong
on Nov 28, 2012 -
10 answers
[YANML] Are private sector managers in British Columbia restricted in what they can discuss amongst themselves with regards to employee's conduct or disciplinary actions taken as a result?
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posted by pahalial
on Nov 16, 2012 -
1 answer
Please help me understand the difference (or non-difference) in safety for Firefox vs. Chrome browser extensions (plugins/add-ons).
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posted by pavane
on Nov 5, 2012 -
3 answers
Say I have a girlfriend who sends me naked pictures, how best can I safeguard those on my Android phone?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2012 -
22 answers
What's the best way to scrub my online presence for protection from a potential-future snoopy boss, etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2012 -
13 answers
Looking for a artist studio/workspace kind of deal in Manhattan. Challenges: affordable, soundproof, pay-per-use.
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posted by hermitosis
on Aug 28, 2012 -
5 answers
So what function of Facebook is it that lets my friends see the comments I've made on pages I like - which they have NOT liked - and comment on them? I've gotten into several conversations lately made more uncomfortable by someone not in the community I'm commenting to jumping in and making a comment about my participation. I thought I had my settings pretty nailed down, but can't figure out where this one is. Thanks.
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posted by Miko
on Aug 23, 2012 -
21 answers
My employer wants all employees to provide lab results in order to receive a deduction in insurance premiums. OK, or a little too Big Brother-ish?
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posted by bookmammal
on Aug 20, 2012 -
22 answers
I enjoy using Facebook for entertainment purposes - I get a ton of party invites and information about my friends that way. However, I believe Facebook can also be a useful networking tool for my professional career, and I've underutilized it in that capacity because I'm hesitant to friend my co-workers or managers.
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Aug 19, 2012 -
19 answers
A friend has had an old Hotmail account hacked. The hacker used information in the archives there to access a YouTube account where apparently some compromising videos were uploaded. The hacker copied the videos to another YouTube account, and then sent links to the videos to my friend's family - and worse still, to members of the executive board of the nonprofit organization by whom my friend is (was?) employed. He reached out desperately to me, but I know nothing but the most basic things about Internet security and privacy law...
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posted by OneMonkeysUncle
on Jul 31, 2012 -
13 answers
When you google my address, a listing on guava.ca appears with its list price from last fall. How can I get this completely removed from the internet?
posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2012 -
11 answers
How can I balance my need for individuality and privacy with human tendency to stereotype and judge based on external facts?
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posted by EatMyHat
on Jul 15, 2012 -
37 answers
I'm looking for examples of apps, websites, or experiments that have exposed people sharing their information online, or that sought to raise awareness about info being explicitly or accidentally shared. I'd love your help.
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posted by waxpancake
on Jul 3, 2012 -
12 answers
Seeking an iPhone app that circumvents call logs. I'd like privacy when using a work issued iPhone. Does such an app/service exist?
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posted by ezekieldas
on Jul 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Does the Netherlands keep any records of the foreigners who have previously lived in the country?
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posted by Omon Ra
on Jul 3, 2012 -
2 answers
I think I may be interested in exploring an open relationship at some point down the line, but where do I meet others like me?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2012 -
19 answers
On Facebook, can you retroactively set the security for all of your posts from public to a specific list?
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posted by xmutex
on May 31, 2012 -
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