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Girls Around Me Thesis

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Rui Cong Xia – xiarui – L5 BA2135
Topic: Scenario #4 - Girls Around Me
Thesis Statements: Although the developer of “Girls Around Me” argued that there are many other apps provide similar service, aggregate the information in social media that the users choose to make public, does not make an excuse of the company is using the information without the user’s privity. Companies should only aggregate user data under the circumstance that the users are fully aware of and consent to how the companies will use their data.
Supporting Claim 1: The users possess the right to choose not only the material they make public but also the way companies use it.
• The Online Privacy Law in Canada state that “The knowledge and consent of the individual are required …show more content…

o Means users did not consent the way that companies use their information. o Choose to make personal information public in social media account does not equal to agree on the companies transfer and aggregate the information. Users should consent again regarding the use of their information.
Supporting Claim 2: Only if the users are fully aware of how the companies are using their data, they could prepare for the consequences and the risk.
• The companies will not able to ensure that their services are not going to harm the users. o The internet allows people to communicate. At the same time, there is cyberbullying. Internet services have two sides. o “Girls Around Me” Example: A real stalker who uses the app.
• It is more dangerous when the user is not aware of the risk and consequence. o “Girls Around Me” example: because the girls do not know/consent that their information is on the app, they have no idea that their information is exposing and someone may be looking after them.
• When users know that they are using the service, they become less passive. They are better prepared to the risk and consequence of using the

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