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  • It is said that good things come to those who wait. I believe that good things come to those who work. - Wilt Chamberlain
  • A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit. - Richard Bach
  • You don't find time to write. You make time. It's my job. - Nora Roberts
  • Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. - Buddha
  • Luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it. - Denzel Washington
  • I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying. - Michael Jordan

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!

10 comments:

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hi Janet and Joanne!
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. I was not aware of this! Thanks

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

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