Media Privacy And Social Media

“Privacy is dead, and social media hold the smoking gun.” In today’s world, there are several social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram, and these websites have different privacy settings which are designed to protect the user’s privacy. It is undeniable after the invention of different social medias the world becomes smaller, and people get the chance to share information with their friends and families. However, strangers, press or any third party can use or view the information or photo shared with friends without people’s permission. As the article “MY CREEPY INSTAGRAM MAP KNOWS WHERE I LIVE” and “PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO TRADE LESS PRIVACY FOR ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA” describes Instagram and Facebook are two of the leading privacy threats people who recently join or planning to join social media should know.

"We collect the content and other information you provide when you use our Services, including when you sign up for an account, create or share, and message or communicate with others” (Hachman). Each day people live with a false security that they are protected and maintain a sense of privacy. Citizens misplace their trust in social media and technology, and divulge their personal information in ignorance of the repercussions that may arise. Users say the advances in technology and social media will not affect their privacy; however, it is proven that these advances can be a harbinger of both danger and discontent.

Now a day, privacy is one of the problems of media ethics in our life. The Longman dictionary defines privacy as the state of being able to be alone, not seen or heard by other people, and free from public attention. We may recognize that it is simple to keep privacy; nonetheless, journalists and people don’t keep it even through they know that it is important.

Privacy is a topic that has impacted this new generation more so than others, and more than likely will continue to do so. It has been the source to much controversy and issues in the past decade. Additionally, it seems like privacy is only becoming more of a hazard rather than a blessing to users of social media and modalities of communication. Therefore, underscoring this topic and examining its effects, will possibly lead to an understanding of the rise and potentiality of this sensitive subject. Moreover, in some form or another, people have stumbled across this topic and that is why it is crucial that it is addressed, so that people can have an understanding of the problem.

Jeff Jarvis, explains in the article “Get Over It” (430), how our privacy is being altered by technology and what he thinks about it. He continues with people in the US started thinking about the legal right to privacy in the 1890, at the time when the Kodak camera was introduced and then gives several more examples of technology people have feared over the years. Jarvis fears that government regulations could restricts are ability to connect online and wonders “if Google can be told not to take pictures of public places, will citizens be censored next?” (430). He conveys that there are many people that use social media and what they use to connect with each other. Through the internet we can, gather information, make friends, and spread ideas

This company’s business model is about collecting personal information. The personal information should be kept in secret and not given or sold to a third party. Facebook is one of the company that gather detailed personal data about its users giving them up on a platter to advertisers (Farrell 2015). Moreover, not only the advertisers want the data, but the NSA and other U.S. security agencies as well. They use the information for surveillance and other purposes which it is a violation of the right for privacy.

Social Media is a current way in which people are using to interact with one another daily. Since the launch of various Social Networking Sites (SNS) its been a huge attraction in a new way to share information with others and correspond with interests of your choice in many different forms. Although social media sites allow users to share information with friends and other sites on the internet, many people are unaware of how their privacy is getting out. Now that the expansion of global connection through these social media networking sites are so highly present in todays society, giving us easy access to information, the lack of one's privacy is being diminished. Everyday peoples privacy rights are

Social media is defined by internet-based websites and networks that create a virtual platform for online users to share ideas and information, build social communities, and create a space for self-expression. As of 2018, an estimated amount of 2.6 billion people in the entire population actively have social networking accounts. As the digital age becomes more prevalent, and thus expanding, social media enterprises, such as Facebook, are devising ways and software that enhance marketing. These methods, however, have recently triggered criticism for collecting information that users may not want to be meddled by unknown parties. Seeing how this infringes the right to privacy, it can only be resolved by refraining from social media.

What is privacy? In general, it means to be free from intrusion and the right to be let alone. In society today, it is difficult to maintain privacy with all these social networks around. Although social media give us the access to stay connected, but these advantages comes with an expense… privacy. The controversy of privacy can make one’s life filled with consequences that would affect his/her personal and professional life.

When signing up for a social media platform, do you ever read those labourious pages of terms and conditions? According to an article published by The Guardian, a whopping 73% of people do not read the fine print when registering themselves for these information seeking platforms. These platforms are instruments of communication, which people all around the world use to exchange ideas, information and facts about themselves. While sharing this information people tend to believe that they are communicating on a secure platform however these people have not read the fine print. Individuals, who believe this, believe that they are communicating with in a private environment. They are obviously wearing blinkers. There is no such thing as privacy in the 21st century in which we are living, even though it should be our right. In reality we are being

In January 2017, Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet, reported that 69% of all Americans use some form of social media. In fact, today, 1.32 billion people will make a status on Facebook and over five hundred million photos will be posted on Instagram. Social media allows for users across the world to connect with long-lost friends or family members, increase their business clientele and revenue, be entertained by others, share photos and videos with the world, etc. all within a blink of an eye. Although social media is one of the greatest innovations of all time, it comes with a price, it affects your privacy, health & personal relationships.

Social networking sites can be compelling and addictive, carving out precious time that could be utilized for other possibly more important endeavors. Lately, we have heard in the news how some social networking sites use personal information gleaned from a person’s use of the sites. The more we communicate on-line, the less we communicate face-to-face and thereby possibly

I have noticed how solitude and privacy influenced me early on when I started doing clinical hours. I have become aware of how they make me think twice before I enter a patient’s room and the questions I ask or don’t ask. I hesitate to pry too deep into one’s personal life even if I was overly curious. I desire them to tell me what they want on their own time and way. I often think that if a patient was in a room by themselves that they more often than not they want to be by themselves especially if the door is closed. I noticed that I usually ask if they would like me to close the door behind me as I leave so that they may have the privacy they desire. I have this heightened sense that their room is their space and unfortunately their temporary

Marcia Clemmit 's Social Media Explosion is about social media 's impact on people 's privacy, their community activity, and their ability to socialize with real people face-to-face. In the first section of the article, Marcia Clemmit explains how social media breaks the boundaries of privacy by sharing your information online without your knowledge and how social media sells user information to companies (Clemmit 81). Then Clemmit writes about social media 's role in community engagement and how social media changes the way one interacts with their people. People used social media in social situations like the defense of Planned Parenthood and the black lives matter movement (Clemmit 86). Finally, Clemmit concludes with an article about

The 21st century is defined by its obsession and advancements in technology, the younger generation in particular. Technology plays as a key factor in most lives, social media especially. Among the most popular of social media are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, all with the main purpose to share or view personal information and experiences, communicate with others and meet new people on social or professional grounds. There are several positives and negatives effects associated with social media, making it a topic of debate whether it is creating more good or harm for today’s society.