Social Networking And Privacy : It 's A New Age Of Technology

As human beings and citizens of the world, everyone values their privacy. It is a right that is often looked over and taken for granted by most. Since the beginning of time, there have been concerns about individuals’ rights to privacy and their personal information remaining confidential. Our founding fathers had concerns about this which is why, “…this right has developed into

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

Social networking sites vary in the levels of privacy offered. For some social networking sites like Facebook, providing real names and other personal information is encouraged by the site(onto a page known as a ‘Profile‘). These information usually consist of birth date, current address, and telephone number(s). Some sites also allow users to provide more information about themselves such as interests, hobbies, favorite books or films, and even relationship status. However, there are other social network sites, such as Match.com, where most people prefer to be anonymous. Thus, linking users to their real identity can sometimes be rather difficult. Nevertheless, individuals can

The privacy issues surrounding social networking sites are nothing new by any stretch of the imagination, but it seems that many people have mismatched expectations when it comes to privacy and social networks. Social

FB is an online social networking service that was established in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg along with four Harvard University roommates. Before FB, Zuckerberg had created an online program titled "Facemash" which was a quasi-dating site that was accessible only to Harvard students. To upload student’s pictures to Facemash, Zuckerberg hacked into protected areas of Harvard's computer system and copied private ID images. This site didn't last long as it was shut down days later by Harvard administrators who alleged, but later dropped, charges of breach

Privacy is often defined as freedom from the observation, intrusion, or attention of others. If that was taken away from daily life the world would become a collection of omniscient beings that walk around with potentially harmful information about those surrounding them. Stalking would be unnecessary because the internet would do all for the work for us. Social networking sites are creating many such concerns. One of the most widely known social networking sites is Facebook. When reviewing Facebook’s privacy policy, you may want to keep in mind that “an examination of Facebook's privacy policy shows that the informedchoicemodel is completely unrealistic” (Grimmelmann).Facebook not only helps our friends learn more about our daily life,

Have people ever wondered how do other people spend their time online, or if the information that they provide there is private? Social networking can be a great thing because it allows people to connect with their families and friends all over the world. Moreover, in recent years, there is no doubt that many people are spending more and more time online, especially teens do not seem to care about their privacy as much as adults. People, spending time online with both positive and negative consequences. The more people are posting and telling others about their personal life, they are just harming their selves because they are opening a great opportunity for stealers and hackers to be part of their life. Many American people do not live

What do about ninety percent of us have in common? It’s the social networking sites that everyone is a part of these days, whether it’s your twelve year old nephew or your grandmother. Spending hours and hours connecting with your old friends and making new friends over the social networking sites has become a part of everyone’s daily routine. Nonetheless, recently privacy concerns over the social networking sites have taken its peak.

When the topic of privacy arises in a conversation many people either avoid the conversation, or they don their dueling gloves and prepare for a heated debate. Some people feel that privacy is of the utmost importance; others simple do not care, “they have nothing to hide.” The truth is each person will have their own set of beliefs and opinions on the matter. Today, the word “privacy” has become ubiquitous, we hear about it every day; on the news, social networking sites, journals, blogs, et cetera. Everybody should be well aware of why privacy matters. Without privacy we are at risk of losing who we are! Privacy is essential so that we can respect the individual, maintain proper social boundaries and limits on the power of the government and private sector corporations.

Social networks have certainly changed the Internet and in the process, the world of technology. Facebook is indisputably the world’s leading social network, with users in 127 of the 136 countries surveyed. The social network Instagram has become an impressive force, as well. In this context it is clear that today, social networking is not a trend but rather a habit in one’s private life as well in business. It is evident that major social networks like Facebook, twitter, and YouTube are widely accepted and constantly growing their user base.

Though users should learn to be more careful with what they share on the internet, social media websites should form privacy settings to better protect their users and attempt to keep them better informed. It is among the social media sites where the issue stands. There is a lack of communication and education from

It is the twenty first century, the age of technology. Today’s society would not be the same without computers, cell phones, iPods, GPS navigators, and multiple other technological devices. A very useful one is the Internet along with its many websites like the vastly growing social network, Facebook. There are nearly over 1 billion users on Facebook worldwide and the amount is growing every day.

Facebook is a social networking service launched on February 4, 2004. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University student Eduardo Saverin. In the beginning the website’s membership was initially limited by the founders to Harvard students, but was expanded to other colleges in the Boston area, the Ivy League, and gradually most universities in Canada and the United States, corporations, and by September, 2006, to everyone of age 13 and older with a valid email address.

The growth of social networking is one of the fastest growing digital trends to exist. Many social networking sites boast with millions if not billions of members. Prominent examples of these social sites are Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Members of these networks use them daily to communicate, share various types of information or to collaborate with other members.