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Facebook at a crossroads with media literacy

A consequence of the digital divide, disparity in media literacy has become more evident as online advertising grows and social media networks expand. Due to a variety of factors, including age, economics, education and geographic location, a significant portion of America’s population now has access to the Internet, but lacks the knowledge to ensure that their information remains private. This group is more susceptible to identity theft, fraud and the embarassment of information overshare on social networks.

via Facebook at a crossroads with media literacy | alyssagardina.com.

Posted by unruh on January 16, 2010.

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Categories: Social Optimization

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