FTC- Kids' Data Still Collected, Shared without Parents' Knowledge, Consent

The FTC has published it's second report on Smartphone Apps targeted at teens and children that is a recommended read for parents, teachers and those who recommend Apps for teens use. The Federal Trade Commission issued a new staff report, “Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade,” examining the privacy disclosures and practices of apps offered for children in the Google Play and Apple App stores.  The report details the results of the FTC’s second survey of kids’ mobile apps.

I've provided the link to the report from the FTC for review.


FTC Report 2012, Mobile Apps for Kids

Digital Democracy: Facebook don't market to our kids

The Digital Democracy organization as with many others around the world have raised concerns about the expansion of Facebook and their goal to market to children as young as 13 years old.  The founder of Facebook has been very clear that their goal is to have the millions of users be part of the marketing campaign of the future.  The organization released a letter to Mark Z. to address their concerns, click on the attached link.
Center for Digital Democracy

'Home safety tips for the summer"

Home Safety Tips:

Crime Prevention: A few reminders about how to protect your home, property and your neighborhood.

This is the time of the year when residents are planning vacations, doing home repairs, and getting to those long overdue projects.  Keeping your home and community safe is more than an  after thought but "a daily practice" and with individuals looking to make you or your home the next victim it's important to make your home a tough target to crime. 

N.C.P.C. has created a number of great tips that can be downloaded in a PDF file for your use.  Crime Prevention personnel who attend the neighborhood, homeowner association, and business watch meetings are promoting tips and resources for the communities use.  Check out the link from NCPC on home safety tips.

National Crime Prevention Council