Young people and privacy

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24 April 2010Social media like Facebook and Twitter mean you can live your life as an open book. This conversation covers generational changes in notions of privacy.

We've seen a rash of school suspensions and expulsions because of damage to reputations perpetrated online but on the other hand, the digital world is now a critical part of education, creativity and communication, and there's no going back.

Guests

Robyn Treyvaud
Cyber-safety expert, Specialist Consultant at the Centre for Strategic Education with 30 years experience in education

Helen Versey
Victorian Privacy Commissioner

Hugh Stephens
Youth Advisory Group, Victorian Privacy Commission and medical student

Dr Amanda Fraser
Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne GP with an interest in youth health

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