Spokeo knows about you…
I think we all know that there is a lot of information out on the web about people; where you live, what your phone number is, what you do for a living, etc.
I think it also creeps people out when that information is easily accessible just by going to one website and putting in someone’s name.
If it creeps you out, too, check out Spokeo. You put in someone’s name, choose the state and city, and, well, stuff shows up.
To remove yourself from the listing, find yourself and copy the URL of your page. Then click on the Privacy link (it’s kind of obscure and in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen). You’ll need to follow the directions and put your email address in. You’ll get an email with a link to click to remove yourself.
Again – Spokeo isn’t providing any information that isn’t already out there, but it’s creepy all the same, so if you want to get your name off of there, have at it.
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Debbie Harris is the director of educational technology at the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL. Involved in Jewish education for over thirty years, she has an education degree from Northwestern University with a concentration in instructional media and a master’s degree in professional Jewish studies from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. She is skilled in using and teaching desktop publishing, video editing, presentation and animation software; and consults and presents regularly on integrating technology into Judaic studies. Her students podcast, blog, edit video and create claymations. She co-chaired the technology track for CAJE 33 in Vermont, is a SMART Certified Trainer for SMART Notebook, and a 2011 recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
When not learning, teaching or writing about technology, Debbie likes to sketchnote and craft. She likes to knit, do calligraphy, sew, watercolor, paint fabric and just generally play with fun toys like scrapbooking supplies and anything with texture. Debbie travels to California every summer to paint tallitot with high school aged campers. Finally, she is incredibly proud of her two daughters; Lori, who teaches English at a community college; and Allie, who is the director of the URJ’s Camp Newman in California.
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