55% of Recruiters Rejected Candidates Based on Finding their Photos and Videos Online

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According to the recent study, Online Reputation in a Connected World, commissioned by Microsoft, it is clear that the majority of people do not realize the importance of online information and how it can affect their lives. 

The study looked at what part information found online plays for job seekers applying for employment.  Americans seem very unaware that their online information is being searched and included in the screening process because only 7% of Americans thought it was an issue when in fact  78% of the recruiters surveyed are conducting ‘search engine’ searches, 63%  are checking your social networking sites and  59% are browsing your photo and video sharing sites.

Based on information found online, 58% of recruiters rejected candidates based on concerns about the candidate’s lifestyle and 55% rejected candidates because they found unsuitable photos or videos.

The lesson: we live in a highly connected world and what is found online about us does matter.  ‘Post’ and ‘send’ with caution.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend may sue over fake nude photos

Model Irina Shayk, who is the girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, may sue GQ Spain for publishing fake nude pix.  According to Digital Spy, she claims that the magazine altered her pictures to make it appear as though she was fully nude, when in fact she was wearing underwear. Details

Irina Shayk has modeled in campaigns for Armani, GUESS, La Perla, Lacoste, Intimissi and Beach Bunny swimwear.

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Eighty boys victimized by teenager in 'sexting' scheme

Eighty boys from Putnam County,Tenn, ranging from eleven to seventeen years of age, were pressured into sending nude photos to a teenage male who either initially pretended to be a girl or said he was a “middle man” who would forward the images on to a girl.  After sending the initial pictures the boys were pressured to send more with threats to tell their parents and police. 

The boy identified in the case may be charged with extortion & harassment.

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'sext symbols' and single...(six reasons to use 'delete')

1. Tony Parker
2. Tiger Woods
3. Jesse James
4. Ashley Cole
5. Brett Favre
6. Chris Brown

Actions that led to break-ups and divorce

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Eva Longoria Files for Divorce, Sexting to Blame?

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker, a professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs, after discovering hundreds of text messages to another woman.  While Parker admits to having a sexting relationship he denies that a physical affair took place.  The other woman is believed to be Erin Barry, the wife of Parker's former teammate Brent Barry. 

NY Lawyer Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Online Impersonation

Attorney Raphael Golb was sentenced for sending emails and writing blogs using online aliases in order to harass people over a debate regarding ancient Jewish scrolls. See article.

Who are you really talking to online?

The Internet is a place where people can create new (and multiple) personas.  While making new online friends it is best to be cautious and limit sharing your personal information and pictures until you are comfortable that the person you are communicating with is really who they say they are.  This was not the case for a UCSB student who thought she was communicating with a fellow female student on Facebook and ended up learning that 'she' was actually a 'he'. 

It's also pretty easy for someone to pretend to be you online-"borrow" some of your pictures, create an online profile, set-up an email.  Whether someone is having fun (at your expense), trying to make a point about something, or being vindictive for some reason, you and your reputation can suffer.  

Recently, Tucker Carlson sent emails posing as Keith Olbermann.  To learn about this and more see Six Tips to Protect Your Personal Brand Online

Social Networking or Sexual Networking? That is the question....

Sex Rehab, which follows Dr. Drew Pinsky as he treats a group of celebrities tackling their addiction to sex, debuts across The Pond.  The show launched along with a survey of 2,000 Brits, 35% of whom have admitted to sending illicit photos to people other than their partners, 1 in 20 have met a sexual partner through Facebook and 11% have had sex with someone they had met online through a chatroom or dating site.

Miss World 2010 Caught Up In Nude Photo Scandal

18-Year Old Miss World Alexandria Mills

According to RadarOnline, Alexandria Mills, the first American woman to be crowned Miss World, took a nude photograph of herself over the summer and sent it to her boyfriend at the time. Reminding us that relationships end but sending that image is forever.

RadarOnline.com has seen and verified the authenticity of the photo, which is not posted on their site. 

Woman hacked Playboy playmate's e-mail, stole nude pics of MLB star

Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians

MLB midfielder Grady Sizemore emailed some self-snapped nude and semi-nude pictures to his girlfriend, Playboy playmate Brittany Binger.  The pictures were stolen and leaked online allegedly by a 19-year old female college student who gained unauthorized access to Ms. Binger's computer.  See story

Companies Adopting Stricter Social Media Policies

More companies are developing social media policies that affect what you do even when you are not at work.  From a fire cheif who was indefinatly suspended from his job for posting nude photos on a dating website to companies requiring that you state your employment with them on your Facebook page, what you post or don't post can have consequences you didn't expect. Watch the Report

Dirt, Lies & the Internet

The Dr. Phil Show tackles the subject of gossip websites specifically pointing to TheDirty.com which allows users to anonomously submit photos and comments about everyday people.  One guest said she had her picture "stolen" from her MySpace page and posted on the website with untrue comments that negatively affected her and her quality of life.

One woman in 20 has caught her partner 'sexting' other women

Trust seems to be more of an issue as people look for ways to keep tabs on their significant others. See article

Top 20 Celebrity Nude Photo Scandals

You can take pictures of yourself or someone can take them of you, but in this digital age it is always possible, as these celebrities discovered, that others can see them as well.

Nude Photos Leaked Online: Kayne West

Rapper Kayne West

Radaronline reports that Rapper Kayne West, took nude pictures of himself and sent them out to a number of women.  Now those pictures have been shopped around for sale and posted online. (Graphic)