by Lynette Owens | Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Lynette Owens Nine years ago, I wrote a piece to coincide with Data Privacy Day 2011. It listed my top five hopes for how the industry could evolve to better protect the privacy of everyday consumers and their families. Fast forward to 2020, and as we mark the same...
by Lynette Owens | Dec 12, 2017 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post on December 12, 2017. As you shop for the kids and teens on your list, you may be considering some of the cool options out there, either because they are asking for it or because you think they...
by Lynette Owens | Aug 15, 2016 | For Parents, For Teachers
How Old Must One Be to Swipe Left or Right? By Lynette Owens The original article appeared in the Huffington Post on August 10. When Tinder announced it was shutting down all accounts of users younger than 18, many parents were surprised to find out that their 13 year...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 10, 2015 | For Parents, For Teachers
February 10, 2015 Below is an excerpt from a piece posted on EdTech Digest on February 9. By Lynette Owens Each year, many countries, organizations, governments, schools, and individuals around the world have used Safer Internet Day to raise awareness about a wide...
by Lynette Owens | Jun 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Lynette Owens Week of June 9, 2014 APPLE GETS FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Last week, Apple introduced Family Sharing for the new Apple mobile operating system, iOS 8, allowing families to share content with up to six other designated family members with Apple devices. For...
