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Researchers analyze social media data to gain useful insights into modern society and culture. But it’s important to protect users’ privacy. How can both ends meet?

On September 22, 23-year-old college student Cody Kretsinger was arrested by the FBI for his part in the hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment by the high-profile hacking group LulzSec. The hack resulted…

Remember when websites didn’t rely on user data for profit margins, when values like anonymity and transparency were celebrated?

The hacktivist collective ‘Anonymous’ has become just that – but the hacktivism they espoused may be set to return.

The news that Victorian sperm donor records from the 1970s and 1980s were preserved and are now accessible creates both challenges and opportunities for both donors and their offspring.

The ability to say offensive things online on a daily basis without consequences led to new, and more toxic, norms for civic behavior.

In the aftermath of a controversy surrounding New Zealand’s opposition party, discussions now focus on reform of party donations to avoid the potential of political influence.

Every day, millions of internet users leave comments on web sites and on social networks covering any topic imaginable. At its very best, commenting fosters a social community of people sharing an interest…

An investigation reveals e-voting software used by numerous large-scale organisations isn’t as anonymous or secure as claimed.

For the celebrity, the mask has become a way of self-presentation and branding. It offers a safe, psychological space promoting free expression.