The Invasion Of Privacy On 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

This paper describes how over time the Internet has changed the meaning of privacy. This paper explores how various social media websites along with the new generation have influenced how much we value our privacy. Although each social media website has its own outlook on human privacy, they all ultimately deem it as the most valued part of the website. The new generation uses Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat, etc. as ways to communicate and share their memories with others, while not understanding the risk it poses. This paper shows how the internet has transformed the meaning of privacy into a matter more serious because the information being “posted” has so much more value than it did in the past. Overall you will see how the feeling of needing privacy has been depleted, but also how the security of privacy has increased.

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 has changed many lives and caused many addictions. In today's society many people misunderstand emotions of others through social media. Personal information can be leaked in many ways. For example, identities can be stolen through personal information people share on social media. Identities can lead to a term called “Catfishing”, the phenomenon of internet predators that fabricate online identities and entire social circles to trick people into emotional/romantic relationships. Social media causes issues, concerns and is time consuming.

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.

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

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.

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.

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”)