Privacy Issues on Facebook

In the article “Facebook Is Using You,” Lori Andrews describes the damaging consequences of corporations collecting and selling personal information retrieved from internet users. She explains how this information is often used to create personalized advertisements and while seemingly harmless may have negative implications on internet users’ employability, legal battles or ability to receive credit (552).

So many users of the internet blindly browse and post on these sites without any thought to the online identity they are creating for themselves. Shares, tweets, hashtags, likes, and comments all combine to make up an amalgamation of marketable information. In November of 2016, an average of six thousand tweets were made per second, and ninety-five million Instagram posts were made per day (Sayce; Parker). Facebook “has become the largest database of personal information ever collected,” says Richard, and Facebook takes advantage of this. With almost two billion users, Facebook has no shortage of information to gather (Sparks). They do this mainly for targeted advertising. There is no small profit to be made in this. In 2011 Lori Andrews wrote, “Facebook made $3.2 billion in advertising revenue last year, 85% of it's total revenue.” However, Facebook and other internet corporations also relay data gathered on users to the

"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.

However, for some teenagers, even adults users, identity management poses a threat for their privacy. In a series of case study by Mary and Aaron (2010) reveals that the majority of SNS users(77%) have altered their privacy setting. At the mean time, it is also the case that only 6% users have bad experiences owing to their privacy exposure, which causes them feel embarrassed. Moreover, there are 12% social networking users feeling regret the content that they have posted and shared. As a result of analyzing case study, there are increasing number of people realized the significance of identity management on social networking sites. In the view of the

There is a rising dominance of social media sites that allows users lives to become increasingly transparent. With full information about ones activities available for everyone to see, it blurs the line between personal and impersonal information. Personal information like where you were, and your private life information are now things that everyone feels free to share, and by doing so dismantling the boundaries of personal information.

The privacy compliance recommends that companies like Facebook should adopt a comprehensive privacy program that is reasonably designed to protect the privacy and security to prevent predictable risks. Another important idea is to abide by the Federal Trade Commission’s rules about keeping their advertising from being misleading and deceptive. Also, an opt-in consent form must be provided to the consumers that their data will be kept private. Overall, any type of changes a company possesses should be disclosed clearly to the

From different online social media websites to virtual adventure games, software that helps people meet, talk, and work with others is getting billion of online users. The use of social media comes with a price, though. Every photo upload or click of a “like” button deposits users' personal data online, many of which gives businesses the statistics they need for advertising. To some, such data being collected is an invasion of privacy, but social media supporters say it is a little price to pay for the benefits of online socializing. Meanwhile, people criticize

“The world of privacy has changed, and Canada’s laws need to keep up. Personal information has been called the oil of the digital economy and as companies drill for more data, the risk to privacy are growing exponentially.” After an investigation conducted in 2009 prompted by a complaint filed from the Canadian Policy and Public Interest Clinic, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has concluded that Facebook’s current practices of third party applications do not comply with Canadian Privacy Laws. The Commissioner’s concerns include inadequate disclosure to users about what is being disclosed, lack of consent, and lack of control over personal information with third-party developers. With these findings, the Commissioner has proposed several recommendations for Facebook to take on, however the company has refused to comply. In this paper I will argue that the Office of Privacy Commission requires stronger enforcement powers in ordering Facebook to change its third party application practices in order to effectively protect consumers personal information.

Elizabeth Victor reveals the fact that when we upload any type of content to social media platforms it isn’t always secure. So it is crucial for users to understand how to use the privacy features that the many social media sites have to offer and each one of these sites has its own settings, some more complicated than others (Isentia, 2014). Elizabeth Victor takes the time to explore the privacy settings of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus, and LinkedIn. The research conducted and given is strictly fact, no bias involved, Isentia and Elizabeth Victor go step by step on where to change your privacy settings on these specific social media sites. Elizabeth Victor (2014) notes that, “There are three places to set privacy on Facebook, the privacy tab, your profile, and your photo settings. You have to go to your privacy settings in the tools tab by clicking on the lock icon” (p. 1). Elizabeth Victor (2014) concludes

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

People are constantly making decisions to disclose or conceal information when posting to social media websites and signing up for online services. At first glance, Privacy Management Theory would suggest that the mere act of disclosing information to these services would create tension. However, the simple act of extending co-ownership to companies alone is not enough to cause tension for the original owner of the information.

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.

Facebook is one of the most influential inventions of this generation. This platform allows users to share opinions, photos, and videos, which has transformed media all together. However, Facebook’s recent security breach has the potential to put an end to the company’s long run of success. It’s not just Facebook’s security that was breached, but the trust between users and Facebook was breached as well. How could a third party so easily access users’ personal information? Is Cambridge Analytica the only company that has obtained this information, or are there many others that simply haven’t been discovered yet? These are questions that Facebook users are asking, and these questions represent the very reasons why the security breach is so detrimental

Facebook is a well know social networking site that has taken all over the world with over 500 million people using the site. Social networking sites such as Facebook share information about the user over the Internet, where it can be freely accessed by anyone. This is where issues of privacy to the individual arise. As of July 2010 Facebook has more than 500 million active users, Users may create a personal profile, add other users as friends and exchange messages, including automatic notifications when they update their profile. As of December last year, Facebook called its 500 million users to review their privacy settings at the launch of its new user control tools which allow the user to control their information easily depending on