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Wiki So Far:

Over the course of this semester I have done a lot of research on Twitter and plan on creating a page for twitter or adding to the topic, which is currently under the social media page. In addition I would like to add some information pertaining to the privacy and security of the new media technologies that have become a part of our everyday lives. discussing things like Privacy Policies, PII, and more.

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  1. These sound like excellent contributions! Twitter seems to have changed so much lately that I'm sure the wiki needs to be updated. Good thinking!! Also love the idea of adding to privacy and security.. That is one of the things that will constantly change as society changes therefore Im sure some time of update is needed. I look forward to reading your contributions.

    All the best,
    Liz

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