A common question that is often asked is how to reduce or restrict online access to personal information. As noted by the Pew Research Center, “4% of all online adults say they have had bad experiences because embarrassing or inaccurate information was posted about them online.”
In addition, The Free Public Directory Blog notes that [...]
Entries from December 2007
Protect Your Online Personal Information
December 31st, 2007 · No Comments
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The Facebook Bonanza of Public Information
December 26th, 2007 · No Comments
The Free Public Records Directory Blog notes that the popular social networking site Facebook has recently expanded public access to information about Facebook members, making the site an even greater bonanza for finding personal information on millions of people.
Social networking sites are increasingly well-known sources of information for attorneys, private investigators, law enforcement and employers. [...]
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Teacher Misconduct Records Go Online
December 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
The Free Public Records Directory Blog reports on several online databases of teacher misconduct records, including a new nationwide database.
These databases do not contain complete information about why a teacher has a discipline record, but there are ways to find more information. Even though online teacher misconduct records may not have details about why a [...]
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