Students catching on to online risks?
June 21, 2010 by Jake SimmsPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Internet, Latest News & Views
Are college students finally wising up about identify theft and privacy? Maybe so.
A recent Cal-Berkely study shows that young adults are equally concerned as the older crowd:
- 54% of adults 18-24 are more concerned about Internet privacy than five years ago, while 55% of adults age 45-54 say the same thing
- 42% of those age 18-24 say they’re concerned because they know more about privacy risks (ID theft, stolen credit cards, etc.)
- 84% think anyone who uploads an image of them should get their permission first.
Bottom line? Educators should think twice about incorporating social media sites like Facebook and Twitter into school projects. Some students may be looking to reduce their online activity, not increase it.
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Tags: cal berkley, college students, cyberbullying, Facebook, identify theft, online privacy, privacy, Twitter
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