The Invasion Of Privacy On Social Media

In his essay, “Get Over It,” Jeff Jarvis argues that “ . . . our supposed privacy crisis, . . . could result in our missing many of the opportunities the net affords to connect with each other and with information” (430). On the other hand, Andrew Keen, in “Sharing is a Trap,” states that “. . . this increasingly ubiquitous social network . . . is invading the 'sacred precincts' of private and domestic life” (426). With all the posting, tweeting, and blogging privet lives have become open to the public. SMS, emails and even calls are being traced, recorded and reviewed every day, you are not safe on the internet. Keen’s argument regarding social media is valid in regard to the transformative nature of the Internet, privacy and “publicness.”

In a research article by Alice Marwick and Danah Boyd (2014) discuss this connection between young adults and social media. They explore this myth that teens and young adults do not simply care about their privacy when online. Marwick and Boyd (2014) note that, “We argue that the dynamics of sites like Facebook have forced teens to alter their conceptions of privacy to account for the networked nature of social media” (p. 1051). Along with what they are arguing Marwick and Boyd use their past practices and experiences to offer a sort of model of networked privacy to thoroughly explain hpw privacy is achieved in networked publics. In their article Marwick and Boyd (2014) quickly debunk the myth that teenagers do not simply care about their online

One of the most highly debated issues in the business world is the use of social media profiles as a determining factor in the hiring process. Some people feel that using someone’s social media profile is an invasion of privacy because it uses something from their personal life to determine their professional success. As long as the company follows some basic guidelines I believe there is nothing wrong with them looking into the profiles of their potential employees. It is important to point out that while looking at many of the different ethical ideologies, this practice does not violate the ethical conducts. Teleologists would agree that looking into someones profile will ensure that you are hiring someone who will conduct themselves in a proper manner. Therefore, the means of looking into their personal lives justifies the ends in which you hire a professional with good character. Deontologists would likely agree that as long as the company does not try to find loop holes to see into protected accounts that they are respecting the rights of the individual and therefore are not being unethical. I believe that it is reasonable for a company to use social media profiles as a basis for hiring because everything posted on the internet is public domain, it allows them to get an understanding of who the potential client is, and you want to ensure that you are hiring someone who fits in to your company.

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

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.

Our neighborhood, coffee shop, and park are places where boundaries are collapsing. Instead of the mall, street corner, playground, the internet has come their alternate place.” (Sherry Turckle) Meaning people used to meet in places and have a conversation, with one another, and have their cell phones turn off. It has become an alternative place that we no longer meet in places, we have made the interment the alternate place. An isolation from people and we found that the internet has empathy in us. This has become an issue. Some people find comfort by looking at the other person`s profile to feel accompanied and avoid loneliness. This can be done by hacking or stalking one another; privacy is being taken away. The interesting information Cyber Hackers are looking for is in getting hold of information. This includes information of photo’s, latest purchase, and latest post. Above all, we gain confidence by sharing every little detail with each other, online. Looking for information that companies are looking for date of birth, best friend, first pet, information that we`re sharing. Although, hackers are hacking for their own intention, there also sharing continent on the person`s account for their own benefit. When its famous account, there hacking to share private information, and leek information that’s meant to be

Continuous exposure of personal details on the Facebook and Snapchat is a means by which identity thieves, scam artists, terrorists, and stalkers utilize the information that people make available themselves (Kadri-Liis Piirsalu.2012). The surveillance and critical theory studies have better tools to conceptualize these

Imagine talking to someone through Facebook. You have never seen this person face to face. You have never heard her real voice. You don’t know why she friended you on Facebook. All you know is what she put on her Facebook page. You don’t even know if she is even a she, the other person could be a thirty year old sexual predator. But you don’t know that. All you know is that “she” is another thirteen year old girl that likes music, clothes and wants to be a famous singer. When in reality it’s just an older guy that wants to hurt you. In this paper, I will discuss the history of social media. I will include various types of crimes involving social media. I will discuss how social media creates crime and how it catches criminals. I will discuss cases involving social media. Lastly, I will list possible solutions to prevent crimes through social media.

Digital immigrants and digital natives obviously have two different backgrounds and hence two different perspectives on the meaning of digital privacy. Often digital immigrants accuse online social users of being ignorant and not aware of the technology’s risks or having lack of judgement in matter of privacy. Digital immigrants, more than digital natives, see the online social networks as an opportunity for personal disgrace (socially and professionally) through sexual predation, pornography, cyber-bullying, disclosure of personal stories, images and information online (Abril, 2007). On the contrary, digital natives see the online social networks as they were their personal space. They share thoughts, ideas, political views and feelings out in the open without realising it. The perception of privacy is very underestimated; they do not comprehend that their personal information can be reached by anyone by the use of appropriate means. In addition they are the ones to cry out when their privacy has been breached (Abril, 2007). They wonder why they did not get that important job although their interview went great, unaware that the potential employer might have checked their profile and pictures in Facebook, where partying heavily and not caring to express offensive comments might have shown complete different

Ever notice how people of all ages are now inclined to use the internet? The internet itself is a great place, filled with entertainment and a plethora of easily accessible information. However, with the many technological advancements of the internet, it has gradually diminished people’s privacy. Scholar Stacey B. Steinberg, in “Sharenting: Children’s Privacy In The Age of Social Media”, says that cautions should be taken when posting online to uphold privacy .Similarly, scholar Agnieszka McPeak in “Social Data Discovery and Proportional Privacy” suggests that any data or activity done in the cyberworld can be easily obtained or traced. Although research on privacy issues in regards of the internet has been done in the discipline of computer

Social Media plays a huge and major key role with our lives as human beings in this day and age of the 21st century. The role that social media plays is that millions of people could connect and meet all over the world on one website or one app to meet others of the same interest, and other topics that they enjoy or love such as video games, reading, board games, mathematics, etc. . Horrifically, over the years criticism began on the dawn of social media has caused a spread of rumors, fear, and disgust into these social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, parents worry about their children's protection and fear that one wrong post could spell disaster for the family of the child. Families have proposed that adult link protection should be linked onto children’s social media to watch them to make sure that they don't look or do mischievous or horrific acts to other older or of the same age, but i believe that with this thesis and action of choices, we could make the internet a safer and child friendly place or all. Three ideas that could help with supporting my thesis is 1. Sort social media by age groups and types of cultures, 2. Have people not be able to post their location or address without extensive security question and material, and 3 make usernames and passwords for social media websites more secure, and to protect people's valuable information from criminals.

Privacy has become a prominent topic in academic and social debates. People are gradually sharing more and more personal information as their dependence on the Internet and online services. After all, privacy is the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. In combination, these qualities may lead to a safer and prosperous standard of living. The same notion can be applied to social media particularly Facebook. In general, the understanding of privacy is different in every age group, from teenagers (13-17), young adults (18-24), and adults (25 and older) each feel differently about the outcome of posting personal information online.

Before discussing the problems, arising from the inappropriate use of social media networks, it is helpful to understand what social media are. Kaplan and Haenlein (2010,p.210) define social media as ‘a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0(cumulative changes in the way Web pages are made and used)’. Social networks, based on social media, allow individual (1) public personal information within a bounded system, (2) find people who share a same connection, (3) view other people’s connection (Nicole, 2007). With technology more and more mature, social networks encompass nearly any online activity. However, broad activities and blurred boundaries trigger inappropriate use, leading to many problems. This essay will focus on fake identity, rumors, and cyberbullying.

Numerous people from all around the world own a cell phone rather than a toothbrush, it’s proven that an estimated of 4 billion people own a cell phone but only 3.5 billion own a toothbrush. The growth of technology has changed our lives dramatically but not in a positive way. In this paper, I’m going to be argue against social media and discuss how it impacts criminal activity. Social media makes it easier for people to commit cybercrimes such as identity theft, sexual predators, and cyberbullying.

Despite the positives, there are many negatives associated with social media. Using social media can make a person more vulnerable to predators and cyber bullying. In this age, “Cyber bulling is quite common, can occur to any young person online, and can cause profound psychosocial outcomes including depression, anxiety, severe isolation, and tragically suicide” (“American Academy of Pediatrics”). Cyber bullying impacts society in a negative way because it is harming young teenagers’ minds. Bullies, torment, threat, harass, and even embarrass their victims by using different forms of social media. Using social media can also decrease privacy for an individual. People often give out their personal information not knowing who can see it. To average internet users, “A false sense of security may leave social networking site users vulnerable to security attacks such as hacking, leaking sensitive information, and sending viruses” (“ProCon”). Furthermore, Social media can also lead to brain disorders and can cause people to have a hard time interacting with people face to face. “Social networking entices people to spend more time online and less time talking to a person face to face.” (“ProCon”)