Having already investigated privacy issues regarding Facebook last year, the Office of Privacy  Commissioner of Canada has now taken on Google; proving that the office will not tolerate privacy infringements by online giants during its watch. “We have seen a storm of protest...

As a privacy and security professional, I am often asked what other companies are doing with regards to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Most recently, a mid-level manager at one of my business clients had mentioned that he would like to block facebook and wanted...

After a day or so of contemplating whether to open a facebook account, I read this… A security lapse made it possible for unwelcome strangers to peruse personal photos posted on Facebook Inc.’s popular online hangout, circumventing a recent upgrade to the website’s...

My friends are on it. My family is on it. My colleagues are on it. They’re all connecting and having a great time. So why am I not on it? Well, I’d prefer to keep my friends, family life, and colleagues separate. Not to say I’m averse to social networking, but I...