Online Privacy

Risks to Privacy and Confidentiality from Cloud Computing

Internet privacy — The Federal Trade Commission released its self-regulatory principles for behaviorally-targeted advertising today. The World Privacy Forum will be holding a press conference responding to the principles at 12:30 p.m. Eastern.

It is important to circulate a resume when looking for work, but these days criminals and identity thieves are all too interested in finding and using resumes for all the wrong reasons. In the information economy, your resume has a “street value.” It’s sad to say, but unfortunately your name, home address, telephone number, even your detailed work history can have value to identity thieves and fraudsters. It is also important to protect your resume from people and businesses who want to use it primarily to make a profit instead of primarily to help you find employment.

Job seekers who have safety concerns such as law enforcement professionals, victims of domestic violence, and other victims of crimes such as stalking may be especially at risk

Information about job scams.