If anything, this case serves to highlight the need for clear and concise Social Media policies on the part of employers, and the need for awareness and understanding of these policies on the part of employees. Who said the era of Social Media would be free of legal and ethical pitfalls?
Did you know that websites which allow children to register and create online profiles without your consent are violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and the FTC’s COPPA Rule (“the Rule”)? What these sites are doing is improperly collecting personal information from children (under the age of 13) without first obtaining verifiable parental consent…. The Federal Trade Commission is, however, taking action against th
It’s amazing how we get sucked into a rut and then want to decorate it. We frequent the same places, order the same food, wear the same clothes, sit in the same seat, hang with the same people, think the same old way we’ve always thought. And God forbid someone should come along and suggests we make a change.
Doing the right thing takes great courage, especially when you are perceived as different, Pollyanna, goody 2 shoes, or simply a nerd. Having the courage to live by your own set of values, even when you stand alone is an Esteemable Act. It’s about making right choices. Self-esteem is a by-product of making right choices.
Are YOU:
Contemplating forming a non-profit organization or a not for profit foundation?
Considering qualifying as a 501(c)3 charity? 501 (c)4? 501(c)5? 501(c)6? 501(c)7? Other 501(c)?
Not sure about the requirements?
The following has been attributed to Warren Buffet, and whether or not he said it, it is nonetheless BRILLIANT! If we passed such a law, I suspect many in Congress would have a different perspective on things. It’s one thing to talk about making social changes when you are not affected, it’s another situation entirely when you and your family must rely on the same systems that most Americans must rely upon.
This week I found myself faced with an ethical dilemma—whether to tell a close girlfriend that I saw her husband on an airplane kissing and holding hands with another woman. …This month I decided to talk about ethical dilemmas. Over the next few weeks, I will present a moral predicament. You will be invited to share your thoughts on how you “think” you would handle each scenario
Have you ever heard of the term “data scraping” or “website scraping” or “data harvesting”? If you have not, then welcome to the world of one-more-thing-you-have-to-worry-about.
It never ceases to amaze me how many smart people make not-so-smart choices. Many savvy business entrepreneurs believe if you mail something to yourself, that act alone is sufficient for copyright protection?