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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live

Hi All!

Wow, two posts in one week. But when I come upon helpful information, I like to share it. Today, someone in one of my writing groups shared a New York Times article: Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live. Here's the link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/technology/personaltech/12basics.html?_r=2&nl=&emc=aua21

Anyone who posts pictures on the Internet needs to read this article.

Here is a snippet: Security experts and privacy advocates have recently begun warning about the potential dangers of geotags, which are embedded in photos and videos taken with GPS-equipped smartphones and digital cameras. Because the location data is not visible to the casual viewer, the concern is that many people may not realize it is there; and they could be compromising their privacy, if not their safety, when they post geotagged media online.

How scary is that?

Do you take pictures with a GPS-equipped smartphone or digital camera and post them online? Do you even know if what you're using is a GPS-equipped smartphone or digital camera? Have you ever heard the word geotag before?

I hope you found this info. and the link helpful!
Stay safe!
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10 comments:

  1. Shelley SlyAugust 12, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks for posting this! I don't have an iPhone, Blackberry, or any device like that, and I usually only post pictures that I've found on the internet, but this is good to know! (And scary how insecure the internet really is!)

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  2. Wendy S MarcusAugust 12, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    He Shelley!
    When I think of all the pictures my children have posted on Facebook I get the creeps. I don't think their phones have GPS capability. I'm guessing as a parent I should know this. One more thing to worry about!

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  3. Janet Lane WaltersAugust 12, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    I seldom post other than book covers and a single photo taken ages ago. I'll let my daughter and her children know.

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  4. Joanne StewartAugust 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    somehow I'm not surprised. Weirdos are sinking to all new lows these days and technology just seems to keep helping them out. this is indeed very creepy. I don't use any phones for taking pictures, but will have to check out our digital camera. Creepy!

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  5. Wendy S MarcusAugust 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Janet and Joanne!
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Jen FitzGeraldAugust 13, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Wendy.

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  7. AbbiAugust 13, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    OMG. Yes, thank you for sharing, Wendy. My phone does have GPS so all of my future photos will be taken from the digital camera.

    Hope you are doing well.

    Abbi :-)

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  8. Wendy S MarcusAugust 13, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    You're welcome, Jen!

    You do have quite a fancy phone, Abbi. Impressed the heck out of Amy, Jen, and me!

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  9. LizAugust 15, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I was not aware of this! Thanks

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  10. Wendy S MarcusAugust 15, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Liz!
    Scary isn't it? Thanks for stopping by.

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