Recent questions tagged privacy

Description : Are we being over-apped? Does anyone actually download all these apps?

Last Answer : We don’t. They do. For tracking purposes, and so where they know to spend their advertising bucks.

Description : Can you help me with a Facebook issue?

Last Answer : My answer may not be helpful and I HOPE I am wrong, but I don’t think there IS a way to do this. I have tried. I don’t want anyone sharing SHIT about me on Facebook. (“Shit” in this case meaning, I don’t want anyone sharing ANYTHING about me or anything that I post on Facebook).

Description : Should I "blow the whistle" on this online health care service? Or am I just making drama?

Last Answer : Wait, what are you saying? They use your real name when talking to you?

Description : Should your cable company know when you urinate?

Last Answer : Can they know if it is you who is pissing in their cable box?

Description : Is anyone else having problems mourning Auggie?

Last Answer : I'm probably going to regret this in the morning for getting so personal here but I'll go ahead and share this. It's something I shared tonight with friends and family. I'm hurting terribly: It took me ... a chance to have it back. I've been grieving for two years and now it's going to continue.

Description : Is or should upskirting be a felony?

Last Answer : I think it’s only a misdemeanor in LA city or county, which majorly annoys me.

Description : Is privacy a thing of the past?

Last Answer : It’s certainly a thing of the past if you live online.

Description : To cite a philosophy quote by "Geostorm": "If we're always being watched, then what's the point of hiding anything?"?

Last Answer : The author David Brin wrote pretty much the same thing in his book The Transparent Society link. Your quote from Geostorm (whatever that is) is nothing new. The fundamental issue boils down to since ... doesn't matter - and that can be seen as liberating. @luigirovatti - what was your question?

Description : Do you support the reauthorization of FISA Section 702 mass surveillance program?

Last Answer : I do not, not in its present form. I believe it is too broad in its scope and to open to abuse. I am not saying we do not need to monitor and maintain our security, just that this is not the ... on how they voted. I known they voted goose-step in line with the way their party heads told them too.

Description : What's your opinion on this kind of bathroom? Do you think it might attract exhibitionists?

Last Answer : I’d wait until he’d left or go find another toilet. There have been times that I’ve inadvertently walked into the men’s restroom. “Oops! My bad!” As long as there’s a lock on the door, it’s not a biggie.

Description : Why are you willing to let a federal politician or bureaucrat have access to your health record?

Last Answer : No bureaucrat or politician can look up “what was said between you and your doctor”. Pretty sad that you believe that. The real problem is that politicians and the media get away with telling you that, and you vote against your interests based on the fiction.

Description : Why are people uncomfortable with being monitored? Why exactly is privacy so damn important?

Last Answer : Privacy is a possession, just like cash, or diamonds. Invaded is stolen.

Description : What did you hear/read about facial recognition technology in public toilets?

Last Answer : (Holding back the giggles, not very well.) This is the first I have heard of it. Geez, tp theft must be terrible there, to go to such measures. I am sure this would not happen in the U.S. People would protest the facial profiling to the death.

Description : Have you ever had something you just didn't want to talk about, or share with others, and how would you feel if someone kept pushing you to talk about it?

Last Answer : I am both ways on it. On the one hand, I believe every human has a right to hold certain things to themselves. On the other hand, my daughter gets herself all tied in knots over stuff, and when I try ... to keep to yourself, but those who love you can't help but want to know what is hurtful to you.

Description : Could the government make knowing your DNA,and it's history mandatory? Do you care?

Last Answer : Yes, this would fly in the face of constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure and of privacy. As would mandatory paternity tests.

Description : What permissions have I given when using certain applications?

Last Answer : Pics that can be seen by whom depends on your privacy settings on facebook. You can choose only you / friends / friend of friends or public. Not remembering what’s the default one.. should be friends only i guess.

Description : What is your opinion of "real name" policies on the web?

Last Answer : answer:On quora, as long as it looks like a real name they'll let it pass. My quora account has my real first name and the surname my father had at birth (he was later adopted). Generally speaking, ... the internet is a free country, and we're all free to not use sites whose terms we disagree with.

Description : FB query: I have timeline review on but things are still being shared on my timeline?

Last Answer : answer:I wish I knew because sometimes people post things on my timeline and I see other friends have liked them, which shows me that people can see them before I approve them. Other things ... can be so confusing sometimes with privacy settings and things like that, I wish they made it simpler.

Description : Did something change with Facebook in the privacy settings?

Last Answer : What if your Facebook friends set their stuff in public mode? Or the people you don't want to see are set to see your friends' stuff by your friends? As for the like thing, whenever your friends like ... to do with your privacy setting. The person with the stuff liked doesn't even have to know you.

Description : What constitutes "privacy" in a relationship?

Last Answer : We never looked at each other’s stuff. It wasn’t really an issue.

Description : Is your privacy really that private?

Last Answer : answer:I no longer spend time worrying about things I can't do anything about. I try to leave the smallest footprint wherever I go, but it is increasingly futile for the reasons you listed ... in the developing world. It's expensive and only the wealthiest countries can carry this off effectively.

Description : How do you block or prevent "pins picked for you" on Pinterest?

Last Answer : answer:It looks like the only thing you can do is contact them. On the portion of their FAQ where it's talking about Promoted Pins , they say if there are any you don' like and you want ones better ... kind of Pins that contain meat. and they should fix the issue for you. Or try to, at least.

Description : Could people help others at the wailing wall if people actually read the notes?

Last Answer : That might be well intentioned but the notes are left there for a reason and that reason isn’t to be read by others. They are prayers intended for God and God alone, placed at the most holy spot on Earth accessible to Jews.

Description : How much do you agree or disagree with this premise: "Americans do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when on public property."?

Last Answer : Good reason to live in Canada, EH. I’ve worked high security conditions in Engineering and Manufacturing. We always assumed that all phone calls were tapped and e-mails were being intercepted. My vehicle was logged in and out of areas, that was many years ago.

Description : Why haven’t those who may be terrorist, insurgents, etc. not discovered how to use onion routers or similar technology to communicate in the blind?

Last Answer : How do you know they haven’t?

Description : Is your PC camera blocked right now?

Last Answer : If anyone is that bored that my ugly mug would entertain them, then go for it.

Description : Which choice would you prefer, a chance to work at a great paying job you enjoy, or the freedom to live your life as you choose? (Please read details)

Last Answer : No. I have strong convictions about not being enslaved to the societal machine. I have always been about freedom and have managed quite well up until the economic downturn hit and dashed my Titantic against ... that will restore my freedom after the last 15 months of service in a job I hate.

Description : Can questions that are asked here on Fluther harm someone in the longrun?

Last Answer : Well I guess my political career is over.

Description : Did he have an expectation of privacy?

Last Answer : answer:If someone is going to make a clearly, inappropriate choice, well .they deserve to be exposed. I wouldn't have publicly posted the email on FB, that is passive aggressive, but I certainly would have ... me. I will fillet you like a Salmon and lay out your pathetic carcass for the Eagles. lol

Description : How strongly do people feel about their privacy in western countries and the following product?

Last Answer : Heh..I feel very strongly about privacy. My most recent shock was when the ATM at my bank wished me a Happy Birthday when I made a withdrawel on my brithday. Fuck…had to laugh, but, not really funny. Give it up…it’s out of our control.

Description : Can/should the NSA telephone meta data be used for good purposes?

Last Answer : There’s a huge potential to use it for good. The irony is I can just picture the NSA arguing they collected the info to keep us safe, why should they allow citizens to use it to prove wrongdoing.

Description : Stupid Facebook question. Will you forgive me?

Last Answer : answer:When you create a post, there is the opportunity to tag others, set your audience and your location - that is the most obvious way I know. However, there may also be settings on ... FB? providing us with OS models and browser types might help the collective give you specific instructions.

Description : What gifts do NSA employees give to other NSA employees for the holidays?

Last Answer : I think they sing ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’ while giving each other complimentary friskings…

Description : Can't even change clothes in private at home?

Last Answer : Change with your hand against the door so that if they try to open it you can keep it closed. I know that situation unfortunately but after a while they get the picture.

Description : I'm not anti-social, but I'd prefer not to have close neighbors. Have privacy of somesort. Are you like that, too?

Last Answer : answer:Holy fuck YES! haha I am going crazy in my living arrangement right now. Nosey neighbors, the person I live with hearing every little thing I do, being nosey too, my cats confined to a ... how much I loathe living in city limits again! Thank You for the opportunity to rant this morning. haha

Description : Is this creepy, should I change my user name, and how the heck do you delete a myspace account?

Last Answer : answer:I can't help you specifically but had essentially the same experience yesterday. I was having a pre-surgery assessment and medical history interview with the nurse at my orthopedic surgeon's Pre- ... fingertips that I had completely forgotten about. She said that it was all in the records.

Description : Does the admin of a Facebook group I belong to have access to my Timeline and personal photos?

Last Answer : answer:A good rule of thumb is not to post anything you wouldn’t want published in your local paper If there is anything even remotely objectionable I’d remove it. In short, assume your employer reads everything. It’s a paranoia that has done me well.

Description : Why are people so eager to publicly share everything about themselves on Facebook?

Last Answer : answer:Narcissism. Thinking your life is SO important that every little thing merits extreme applause and hits a 10.5 on the richter scale of egoic self importance. I was on FB for about a year and ... remodel. lol Pffft ..who cares? Oooh .imported marble counter tops..I am sooo impressed. Gah!

Description : How do I remove jobs on my Facebook that Facebook has added without my permission?

Last Answer : answer:Try this: Click the little pencil that appears when you hover over the top right corner of your About box (to the top left of your profile, under your picture). Click Update info . ... these - possibly to draw your attention to filling out more profile details - but yes, it's annoying.

Description : What are your expectations of privacy when confiding in a friend who has a significant other?

Last Answer : My dad taught me that three people can keep a secret as long as two of them are dead. I may not like the truth that most people, even sworn to secrecy, will blab. But truth doesn't work ... t post secrets on the Internet. A billboard in Times Square is a better hiding place than www.topsecret.gov.

Description : Does the Facebook Ticker show EVERYTHING I "like?"?

Last Answer : As far as I know, everything goes on the ticker. There doesn’t seem to be any way to limit what gets posted there. At least it’s a fleeting thing. Only your most dedicated stalkers will see all your likes. ;)

Description : Let's say that someone tries to "friend" you on Facebook, but you don't really want that person to know all of your business - all of the stuff that you post on FB, that is. What would you do?

Last Answer : I don’t friend them.

Description : What are your thoughts on this website?

Last Answer : answer:This website has been identified as a source of computer viruses! The presense od SS numbers seems perfect for use by criminals,

Description : So what is the deal with the new Instagram privacy rules?

Last Answer : Not that closely. But here’s a cartoon about it.

Description : Is there a way to hide a profile or profile info?

Last Answer : answer:You can come and go as you please. You can go onto your account and, one by one, hide every question and every answer. Why does it matter? Are people who aren't super active on ... have our fans, our detractors and our neutral observers. If you are scrupulous about your privacy, simply lurk.

Description : When you get up in the morning, how do you take your shower or bath?

Last Answer : I always take a hot shower, hard spray. Though it's not scented as you would a bath, I use a lot of scented products: shower gel, shaving gel, scrub, bath oil, and the like. No music or ... decently. I don't totally close-much less lock-my bathroom door because my dog starts scratching it if I do.

Description : How do I turn off the preview of Facebook notifications on iPhone?

Last Answer : You could turn off the Facebook alerts altogether. Other than that, I don’t think so.

Description : What is the easiest way to edit your Facebook?

Last Answer : I apologize. I made an error in the question title. ^edit your Facebook. I don’t see a way to edit it.

Description : An iPhone app called "Footprints" allows parents to keep track of the places their children have been. Do you think that's going too far?

Last Answer : No, the parents should know where there kids are, and kids should not go anywhere they don’t want there parents to know about.

Description : How important is privacy to you when it comes to being outside in your yard?

Last Answer : A non-issue for me. Anyone who wanted to peep or pry would need the Hale Telescope. I don’t have shades or blinds on my bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room and family room windows.