Privacy traded for reputation

A recent Pew survey shows that American websurfers are growing increasingly unconcerned about a lack of online privacy. Many online criminals have relied on the personal information freely available on the internet for identity theft and even property theft. All internet users still need to keep a close eye on what information is shared about them online.

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Contributed by Dennis Draeger, Contributor

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What is ‘future thinking’?

Research by Shaping Tomorrow of 'future foresight' has found that 60 per cent of organizations are currently not considered 'fit for the future' and are at a considerable disadvantage to those who are 'future thinkers'. Ross O. Storey of MIS ASIA shared thoughts with Dr Michael Jackson, the chairman of ShapingTomorrow.com, which helps nearly 13,000 people from more than 6,000 organizations across the globe anticipate and better prepare for emerging global opportunities and risks.

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