These days, most people live large portions of their lives “online.” While social media emphasizes “sharing,” there are still several areas where people expect – and are entitled – to maintain a measure of privacy. Financial information, such as credit card numbers and bank account information, are obvious examples. With social media playing such a large role in our lives, there are legal issues to consider. ...

Every state’s laws are different, and once information is removed from the web, there usually is not much to be done in terms of recovering it. There is a truism that nothing ever really disappears from the web. However, this does not always apply to the law. While each state’s laws are different, in general, once information is removed from the web, ...

Reality TV audiences want the thrill of the natural performer. But industry executives know that dealing with an unknown person is not always a risk that pays off. When competition shows seek to make a star out of an “average” person and go casting in the streets of major cities, producers want to unearth raw talent, not a social media landmine. ...

Scope SMI Aware was hired to collect a social media review on a high profile VIP tied to the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. The client requested that we find “everything that’s out there” on the subject, and specifically, that we look through all web results to establish any and all business affiliations and social activity. Analyst Findings SMI Aware collected his full online presence, ...