E-Commerce Security And Privacy

This paper is about E-Business / E-Commerce E-Trust, E-Security, & E-Privacy. The main topics that will be discussed are mainly from the consumers standpoint, but also a little from the E-Business and E-Commerce standpoint as well. The scope of this paper does not include details on how to establish security nor address privacy concerns.

The electronic banking has various advantages than the traditional banking system which is simple and convenient for the users. The advantages are-

There are also challenges that this industry is facing such as restrictions on online payment services by the government and agencies, security of information and data, and adaptation is also a problem. There is a race to control online payments and data processing that includes large known corporations such as Google, Apple, Samsung, Visa, PayPal, Square, Intuit and others more. And these corporations are very far ahead in the industry in terms of technology and consumer market. Apple last year had introduced the app called ApplePay, which enables you to store credit card and debit cards information and even gift cards and pay directly from your phone by

One of the greatest downsides to digital money is debt. It is far easier for people and the United States get in debt. Because people don’t see the money leaving their hands to pay for something it creates a false perception it didn’t cost that much. Therefore it is easier to overspend your budget. Whether it is buying an expensive house or charging the credit card for eating out or binge shopping at the mall, spending money is easy and fun and many people get themselves in a lot of debt.

One important part of E-Commerce is maintaining stringent site security, confidentiality for the customers, integrity, and availability, also a secure system must contain authentication verification of the user, Authorization, allowing manipulation of the resources in a specific way and Encryption for records and transactions.

Transaction have become more efficient. Electronic payment systems help increase the time of payment and also decrease the crime of theft. For example many people pay through apple pay, through applepay there is no paper money involved just credit cards. Although electronically payments have a negative factors for those who are able to hack into the system and receive credit card data , and be able to take your information and use it for their own needs without you knowing. You are still able to cancel the use of your credit cards and receive your money

The text "Out of Control", by Kevin Kelly, is an exciting description of the future as seen by the author, a journalist and optimistic technologist. The predictions presented must certainly be taken as entertaining reading that are intended to inspire visions of the future. The predictions of Kelly have already proven to be inaccurate in the four years since publication. The most glaring example of this is electronic commerce. Canada is quickly becoming a leader in electronic commerce, through online banking and direct payment purchases. The coming cashless society presents several opportunities and problems that were not previously available in the paper money world.

Many users are subject of Security and Privacy on the Internet issue. The term "information" now is more used when defining a special product or article of trade which could be bought, sold, exchanged, etc. Often the price of information is higher many times than the cost of the very computers and technologies where it is functioning. Naturally it raises the need of protecting information from unauthorized access, theft, destruction, and other crimes. However, many users do not realize that they risk their security and privacy online.

Identity Theft: You couldn't feel secure making financing transactions online. Anyone could see you whenever you make a financial transaction and gain access to your online bank accounts, which will bleed dry very quickly.

Many countries all over the world have already started moving towards a cashless society, and the use of electronic payment methods are becoming more and more popular, however, becoming a completely cashless society will be problematic. Transactions made electronically can all be traced, and there are advantages and disadvantages to certain security aspects. The elimination of tangible money will introduce contradicting cost savings and added costs, as well as convenience but the system is unreliable in emergency situations. There is no doubt that electronic money will continue to exceed the use of cash, however it is unlikely that notes

E-commerce Explain what is meant by the term ‘E-commerce’. It is the conducting of business communication and transactions over networks and through computers. As most restrictively defined, electronic commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services, and the transfer of funds, through digital communications. However EC also includes all inter-company and intra-company functions (such as marketing, finance, manufacturing, selling, and negotiation) that enable commerce and use electronic mail, EDI, file transfer, fax, video conferencing, workflow, or interaction with a remote computer. Electronic commerce also includes buying and selling over the Web, electronic funds transfer, smart cards, digital cash (e.g.

In today’s economy, cash or a credit card is needed to meet the basic human needs. It is an apparent fact that we need cash or credit cards to purchase items such as food, clothing, and to buy gas. Also, when you are out shopping and discover that you have used all the cash in your possession, it is then that you realize that the advantage of having a credit card. Furthermore, with cash, you are restricted to the amount in your wallet or purse; however, a credit card allows you to pay for your purchase at a later date. Both cash and credit cards can be useful when you manage them wisely. While cash and credit cards are similar in that they both are readily accessible, used for goods and services at the time of purchase, they are dissimilar because of theft, high- interest rates, identity theft.

Currency acts as a store of value, a medium of exchange and a unit of account. Physical currencies are promissory notes payable to the bearer on demand. Digital currencies are internet-based form of currency. They represent both developments in payment systems and a new type of currency. Digital currencies, in hypothesis, serve as money, at present day they act as money to a small amount of individuals and institutions. It has been often questioned as whether the decentralised digital currency, such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, will emerge as the preferred method of payment for Internet Services or will remain a superficial payment method compared to well established existing payment systems.

Electronic cash is a term becoming more acceptable as the world makes a shift towards a cashless society. Since the 1960’s governments and financial institutions have made steady but slow steps towards the goal of a society without cash. The cashless society is being sold as a more convenient method of payment, and a method of preventing crimes all the way from the robbery of cash from an individual to the extent of money laundering among crime syndicates.

Having an electronic banking card is great, if one is ever in a difficult situation it is easily accessible and a reliable ally. However, this tool should not be used every day. Simply by carrying around cash it will be much easier to monitor the amount of money that is being spent on a daily basis. This leads to less money being spent over longer periods of time. Carrying around a twenty dollar bill forces a person