Privacy & Confidentiality

Privacy and confidentiality have been the ongoing issues for years. Now, everything evolved technology and the internet, people are more likely expose to identity theft and the birth of new media bought the dangerous of privacy to another level. Due to internet, privacy is being violated more and more. Because of that, as internet users, we should learn how to protect ourselves to avoid these things from happening.  Privacy is a rising concern, although with IP addresses help tracking one's information when fraud occurs, privacy can only be protected under certain circumstances and degrees. Since privacy and confidentiality mainly deals with personal information, if we are always aware of and liable of keeping our information secure and confidential, we can certainly prevent the loss of our privacy. It is obvious that the breakthrough of technology brings profound benefits and convenience to our society, but at the same time, it is now our job to guard our own privacy and confidentiality. The improvements of new media are innovative and remarkable where users can share their ideas and opinions, but we must protect ourselves every step of the way while using new media.