Re: Free Download of Matt Ivester's Book Available Now (until Jan. 30)!

["Wayne S. Martin" <MartinW () BRCC EDU>]

On Jan 30, 2012 Derek wrote:

I apologize for the tone, I shouldn't have been so direct.  I suppose where I'm confused is that I view Data Privacy 
Day as a time to educate users on where it is appropriate for them to divulge information and what information it is 
reasonable for companies, organizations, etc. to be asking for.  I had not thought of it as teaching users to never 
disclose information.

> My preference is to take the first approach of education rather than prescription. My experience indicates that we 
> cannot protect users from themselves. I believe we have a duty to educate users so they can make informed decisions 
> based on their understanding of data responsibility and accountability. If we have been effective they should be 
> better able to protect their data and privacy.

IMHO, Wayne