From Instagramming vacation pictures to binging on Fortnite, many of us now spend a huge chunk of time building our lives online. But what happens to our digital accounts when we die? This week, Facebook added a bunch of new features to handle the profiles of dead people. In […]
Siena will be hosting a conference October 27 focused on "digital legacy" — what happens to your online presence after you die. The Digital Legacy Conference is touted as the first of its kind in the United States: "the only conference that explores death, dying, bereavement and the internet" […]
Jalang’o [Photo: Courtesy] Death will one day come calling. What will become of all your posts, likes and comments on Facebook long after you’re buried? What about all the photos you pose for on Instagram? Will someone hack your Twitter account and begin posting like it’s you keying in […]
Respresentative Image NEW DELHI: In a landmark ruling when it comes to post-death digital rights , Germany’s highest court has told Facebook to grant a grieving mother access to her late daughter’s account. Citing data protection laws, Facebook had earlier refused to allow the woman access to the profile […]
Jalang’o [Photo: Courtesy] Death will one day come calling. What will become of all your posts, likes and comments on Facebook long after you’re buried? What about all the photos you pose for on Instagram? Will someone hack your Twitter account and begin posting like it’s you keying in […]