Another risk of social networking - insurance companies

["Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah" <rMslade () shaw ca>]

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/ICBC+uses+Facebook+photos+against+
woman+seeking+damages/2048122/story.html

http://www.timescolonist.com/ICBC+uses+Facebook+refute+injury+claims/204962
2/story.html

http://www.canada.com/woman+busted+Facebook+site/2050125/story.html

In this case, it would seem that the woman involved was trying to push the limits, 
at the very least.  However, insurance companies have resorted to rather drastic 
activities in the past, and scraping your Web 2.0 sites is probably standard 
practice.  Misinterpreting what is found there is quite possible.

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