Friday, April 18, 2008
Web 2.0 Takes on Privacy, Security
He points out that besides being in love with the ideas and startups that Web 2.0 is generating, the conference will also tackle the thorny issue of privacy and security.
I am likewise in awe that so many people on social network pages such as Twitter, MySpace et al are willing to share their up to the moment thoughts and where they hang out. This information is a stalker's paradise.
Some of these same folks don't like it when advertisers or websites follow them from one location to the next. Target marketing has to be done within limits, but it is curious that indignation about privacy comes at the same time that so many are willing to tell so much for so little reason.
The sticking point is how much disclosure about what is being tracked is necessary, and when is registration needed, which gives a certain amount of license to keep an eye on user activities.
I look forward to hearing what happens at Web 2.0.
Posted By John Gartner at 06:00 AM
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