Internet security, privacy, data protection, are some of the many things that are overlooked when it comes to new technologies. How many of us can actually say that when prompted with terms and conditions to a website, they are read thoroughly? When we download a new app and it asks us if it can have access to our pictures or social networking information and we just click yes? It is imperative that we keep not only ourselves safe on the Internet but those around us as well.
The new Google Glass was released and although it seems like a great piece of technology, many issues were raised. Taking live videos and pictures of people without them knowing, possibility of cheating in exams, just some of the examples.
Social neworks are a great tool in keeping in touch with friends and family. You are able to share stories and photos, etc, but how many people would you really want looking through all your pictures of your child, partner family?? Luckily these sites have options available for you to limit who can view them.
If you look at this on the other side of the scale, by allowing users to become totally anonymous to others further problems can arise. We see it all too often, the stories on the news about people assuming different identities and pretending to be someone they are not. As much as we want to stop this from happening, how much can we actually 'police' this wihtout taking it too far and reducing and limiting access for everyone???
The new Google Glass was released and although it seems like a great piece of technology, many issues were raised. Taking live videos and pictures of people without them knowing, possibility of cheating in exams, just some of the examples.
Social neworks are a great tool in keeping in touch with friends and family. You are able to share stories and photos, etc, but how many people would you really want looking through all your pictures of your child, partner family?? Luckily these sites have options available for you to limit who can view them.
If you look at this on the other side of the scale, by allowing users to become totally anonymous to others further problems can arise. We see it all too often, the stories on the news about people assuming different identities and pretending to be someone they are not. As much as we want to stop this from happening, how much can we actually 'police' this wihtout taking it too far and reducing and limiting access for everyone???
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