Every day it seems there is a new story about new “big data” systems are going to make things better – but then… they just made things creepier. The latest news like this came from inBloom Inc. via SXSW-Edu (on Reuters). inBloom is a newly formed nonprofit to host a massive database of […]
The Customer as God
20 July 2012 by
The Customer as a God Businesses today tend to herd customers as if they were cattle, but a revolution in personal empowerment is under way—and buying will never be the same again. By Doc Searls [of Project VRM] This article does not mention PDEC by name or any of the companies but does a great […]
Personal Data Vaults Put You in Control of Your Data Online
12 July 2012 by
Personal Data Vaults Put You in Control of Your Data Online New startups have emerged to help consumers secure, manage, and share their personal data exclusively with trusted individuals, companies, and institutions. By Mark Sullivan, PCWorld This article covers Personal indepth and also highlights several other Consortium Members on the 2nd page: Qiy, Lifedash, Allfiled […]
More (European) Podcast Soon
3 June 2012 by
I’m heading to Europe on Wednesday June 6th for three weeks. The travel plans and events are below. One of the main reasons I am going is to connect with the peoples and communities in Europe working on identity, personal data. I plan to come back with about 10 podcasts recorded with key people from […]