...Consider the importance of personal data protection online. What potential problems are there and what solutions are available to the individual? Various researchers have evaluated the importance of the Internet, but little attention has been paid so far to online personal data protection. (Donald et.al, 1997) The purpose of this study is to introduce some potential problems of the Internet, the importance of online personal data protection and some solutions. The paper is structured as follows: the first section will present some background of the Internet, the second part will show some potential problems, and the third part will introduce the importance of online personal data because of the potential problems. Finally, this paper will introduce some available solutions. At present, the Internet has become an indispensable part of people’s daily life, because it can be used to communicate and do business with others. For example, “in 1996, Internet shopping revenues for U.S. users, excluding cars and real estate, were estimated by Jupiter Communications, an e-commerce consulting firm in New York, at approximately $707 million but are expected to reach nearly $37.5 billion by 2002” (Achs, 1998). However, a lot of problems of the privacy of personal information have caused people's concern and make them less confident about the Internet. The first potential problem that causes people’s concern is cyber-thief, because it is one of the most convenient method to obtain...
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...Benjamin Marchman English 122 Cathryn Lawson The Value of Online Privacy Since the September 11th terrorist attacks the United Sates and the world at large has officially entered into an age of counter-terrorism. While the more obvious aspects of this effort against violent extremism, which violate human and constitutional rights, such as drone strikes, waterboarding, and black prison sites, are specifically targeted toward a specific population, it is the subtler aspects of mass surveillance and corporate and governmental intrusion of privacy which present an overwhelming threat to human rights and quality of life. As has been made clear by recent revelations of the scope and depth of these intrusions, internet users specifically have many reasons to suspect that private information entered online is vulnerable to un-ethical intrusions by third parties. However, many groups and individuals have come together to bring resolution to the issue of personal privacy and national security. According to article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, no one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, or to attacks upon his honor and reputation (Lachmayer 749). However, the more subtle aspects of the new counter-terrorism age include a heightened amount of internet surveillance, video surveillance of public spaces, electronic eavesdropping, and data retention. Additionally governments have access to bank accounts,...
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...Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce An open access Internet journal (http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/jibc/) Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, April 2009, vol. 14, no.1 (http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/jibc/) An Experimental Investigation of Online Banking Adoption in China Guangying Hua, PhD candidate Bentley University, Massachusetts, USA Postal Address: Morrison 324, Waltham, MA 02472 USA Email: ghua@bentley.edu Guangying Hua is a PhD candidate at Bentley University. Her research interests include business analytics, social networking, and issues in IT applications in business area. Abstract Online banking, an Internet based service enabling people to do financial transactions, has been an obstacle for the development of e-commerce in China. This paper investigates the online banking acceptance in China. We conducted an experiment to investigate how users’ perception about online banking is affected by the perceived ease of use of website and the privacy policy provided by the online banking website. We find that both perceived ease of use and privacy policy have a significant impact on user’s adoption of online banking. In this study, we also investigate the relative importance of perceived ease of use, privacy, and security. Perceived ease of use is of less importance than privacy and security. Security is the most important factor influencing user’s adoption. A discussion of the implications of these results and limitations are provided at the end...
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...which is the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in conduct business on the internet, not only buying and selling but also servicing customers and collaborating with business partner. Electronic business methods enable companies to link their internal and external data processing systems more efficiently and flexibly, to work more closely with suppliers and partners, and to better satisfy the needs and expectations of their customers. Trust is the key to the success of e-business and lack of trust is the significant problem on the way to e-business success. During every business transaction, the parties involved should feel trust with the people and the companies. It must be established and managed continuously in business transaction activities. Security services offering protection from security threats are: identification, authentication, confidentiality, integrity, access control, and non-reputation. Today, e-business applications are doing more than ever to increase efficiency and improve relationships with partners and customers. In relation to trust and internet technologies, consumers are concerns about two main things which are privacy and security. This study is focusing on the issues relating to e-business, such as its importance, issues and the solutions in order to overcome related to the security and trust in e-business. Importance of Trust regarding e-business Traditionally, the issue of trust was addressed in a few ways. Personal...
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...and Importance of Organizational Accountability in Managing and Protecting Users’ Data October 2010 This document is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed in this document, including URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy and use this document for your internal, reference purposes. You may not modify this document without written consent from Microsoft. Microsoft Corp. • One Microsoft Way • Redmond, WA 98052-6399 • USA All rights reserved. Contents The Evolution of Privacy Models in Computing .................................................................................... 1 The Principles of Accountability ......................................................................................................... 2 The Use–and-Obligations Model ........................................................................................................ 3 A Privacy Governance Framework ...................................................................................................... 4 Conclusion....................................................................................................................................... 5 1 The Role and Importance of Organizational Accountability in Managing and Protecting Users’ Data The Evolution of Privacy Models...
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...The Value of Digital Privacy in an Information Technology Age A weekend getaway in Vegas…$400, dinner at a fine restaurant…$200, digital privacy in the information technology age…PRICELESS. No value can be put on the importance of digital privacy in today’s world of the Internet. There are numerous technologies that allow individuals to research citizens’ private data. Websites such as Facebook, Intelius, and Spokeo allow for easy access to individuals’ personal information. Technologies That Allow Research of Private Data For today’s generation, Facebook has become as conventional as the telephone. You will not find many people functioning in today’s technological environment without a Facebook page. With so many people using the website, it has become a prime source in gathering personal data about individuals. So many users post personal information about where they work, what schools they attend, what vacations they’ve taken, the names/ages of theirs kids, and much more. And, of course, there are usually pictures to go along with all of the unsolicited information that’s posted. Social networking sites usually allow their users to join and host their information for free. These companies sometimes make their money by helping marketers to target advertising campaigns--a service for which advertisers pay tremendously. This creates profit for social networking companies as they provide a free service to users (Petryni, 2013). Intelius is one example of a people search...
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...In this day and age it has become apparent that people enjoy having constant communication. They enjoy letting others know what they are doing, who they’re seeing, what they’re eating – in essence, the idea of privacy is non-existent. During the last decade we have seen men and women willingly go on television to disclose personal information, be followed by cameras and have every inch of their lives exposed to millions of viewers. Reality television has alienated the way we protect our privacy and in changed the way we view normal. Reality television has only created problems and television companies should abolish any current reality television being produced so personal privacy can finally be restored. The importance of privacy must be realized and must be appreciated because once we lose our privacy, it’s never coming back. Reality television is a hard concept to define; each show that’s created has its own agenda and its own motivation for being created. The only commonality between every show is that people choose to go on television and have their lives taped. Every aspect of their lives can and will be aired on television and subsequently every drama or problem they have during or after the show will be aired on gossip websites or in magazines for the world to see. Once these cameras are turned on they are never turned off. The very definition of normal needs to be reworded because the sort of families that are seen on television as “normal” are very far from what...
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...even strangers are doing. However, is this eagerness really worth jeopardizing your privacy? This technological advancement has allowed people to interact and have knowledge of what is going on around the world for the price of having no privacy. Once someone posts something online, it never gets completely deleted. In the article, “The Visible Man: Ethics in a World without Secrets,” Peter Singer emphasizes why privacy is so hard to achieve for people in this generation. Even though, technology allows people to be social, there...
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...outline Michael Connelly Capella University Foundational skills business leaders MBA – FP6004 Gary Reinke November 7, 2015 Assessment number four: annotated outline Introduction: The Internet provides the population with instantaneous gratification by; providing access to a vast amount of information on any topic of choice and instant means of social interaction via the web. The ability to view information via phone computer and other mobile devices has become common practice in today’s society. Social interaction has migrated into the hospital setting. It is estimated 60% of healthcare consumers search the web for medical information, healthcare provider information and hospital selection ("Healthcare success," para. 6). 1. Chosen business and how they use the Internet. (http://www.barnabashealth.org/Newark-Beth-Israel-Medical-Center.aspx) Currently Newark Beth Israel Medical Center a 670 bed nonprofit hospital in New Jersey provides patient consumers access to such information via its web homepage. It provides patients with electronic access to; staff physicians biographies and contact information, clinical services which the facility provides such as cardiac intervention and surgery and hospital based patient health events. 2. Comparable business and how they use the Internet Emaro, L. A. (September 2012). Patient portals: express Lane on information highway. Journal of AHIMA , 83, 24-28. Retrieved from http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_049724...
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...Abstract Have you ever bought anything on the Internet with your credit or debit card? Do you think other people wouldn't like to buy things with your cards, too? Have you ever given out personal information to register for a contest or special event on the Web? If so, beware. In this paper, I will attempt to explore various privacy and security concerns facing both businesses and consumers when they take part in electronic commerce. Although the Internet offers a wonderful social, personal, and business opportunity, it is also laden with hackers, plotters, and schemers. This paper will examine some of the challenges posed by these shady individuals and look at measures Internet users can take to avoid becoming their victims. To survive in today’s highly competitive business environment, successful E-businesses must market their products and services to individuals or other businesses that are “willing and able” to purchase their offerings. To assist them in identifying and targeting specific market segments, companies are now using data mining techniques to examine their databases looking for trends, relationships, and outcomes to enhance their overall operations. These databases, containing detailed consumer information, can be valuable resources for the companies that use them. They can help businesses to better understand the needs of their customers so they can react to the customer’s needs faster. Businesses can also utilize this information to cut production...
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...from the internet. Thus access to the internet is available to everyone no matter the age. In order to protect all ages of internet users, the United States Congress has passed several Acts to protect users. With the advances in information technology the ethical issues of privacy and appropriate content in regards to children have lead to the United States Congress passing the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Each Act has its own ethical issues as to it’s creation with the importance of children’s safety as the main concern. Introduction With the advancement of information technology in which all ages of users are being accommodated, everyone in today’s society has access to utilize all forms of information technology. The usage of information technology can include but is not limited to listening to music, watching movies/videos, playing games, communicating via email, social networks, or chat rooms, and getting help with school assignments. The researching of information via information technology has no limits to what the user will find, see, or read. Therefore, in order to protect the children utilizing information technology via the internet, there have been Information TechnologyActs passed by Congress. Two of these Information Technology Acts include Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection...
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...to the huge importance of its use such as used in banks, companies and factories. Computer is a device that connects all countries by the internet is a system tool used by people who decides if it is unhelpful or useful. Hence, there are many effects of computers on a human life. One of the most useful impacts is the information should get the privacy because there is information can't be read shared with the other of the non-owners whether in the level of individuals, companies, or governments, so if the information should be public, this will be entering in the people's privacy. For example in the level of companies, the companies try to stay the information about their strategies away from their competitive companies in the same range of the work. The second reason of the privacy of the information is the protection of the privacy of the information helps its owners to avoid many problems for example, the thefts and blackmails. For instance, if the banking information is public, everyone can steal lots of money from banks, so the banks need to protect the privacy of the banking information to avoid the thefts. The privacy is useful and for the owners of the information to get a security and a peace. Recently, the emergence of the most dangerous role played by the computer in socially isolated individuals and the dismantling of the relations between individuals in society. Individuals are spending more time in dealing with computers and the Internet, which leads...
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...Introduction On a broader perspective, privacy can be defined as the state of being away of public attention. However, this meaning can be altered according to specific situation. The difference in the definition arises due to wide range of topics existing in connection with privacy. Some of these topics encompass physical, informational, organizational, spiritual, intellectual matters, etc. Due to the increasing awareness of the people with regards to this concept of privacy, importance was given in preserving as well as protecting the rights of the public. Some laws are enacted to address this concern, but the privacy laws differ in many countries in terms of the scopes and limitation caused by the variations in interpretations. The culture differences and norms among countries, which greatly influence the public’s perception, significantly affect the interpretation of privacy. It is evident, nowadays, that advancement in technology is faster than what was expected. It can also be observed that the technologies invented have contributed substantial improvements in the society as this made the lives of the people easier and better. However, it cannot be denied that it has a negative side that outweighs some of its benefits. In relation to the privacy issue mentioned above, these technological advancements create threats, specifically to the preservation of its users’ privacy. The rapid increase in the number of users can be associated with the increase of information flow...
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...Corporate Goverance-LEG 500 January 22, 2012 1. Explain where an employee can reasonable expect to have privacy in the workplace. Employees are deemed not to have “a reasonable expectation of privacy”. Employees are expected to follow guidelines and regulations regarding usage of workplace computers, telephones, cell phones, pagers, email and internet. These are often times found in the employee handbook and manuals managed by HR. In the private sector, privacy law is determined by the variety of state and federal statutes and the common law of torts (Halbert and Ingulli, pg. 74). Employees may file a claim based on “intrusion” of privacy but must prove that the electronic surveillance was highly obnoxiousness and intrusive and that the reasons for retrieval was irrelevant to the employee’s job. Government employees may argue that electronic surveillance and monitoring violate their Fourth Amendment right to “reasonable expectations of privacy”. These cases are often time judged by the balance test which weighs the importance of the employee’s privacy against the employer’s interest. An example of this is correctional facilities performing body and bag checks on their employees before they enter the facility. The safety of the inmates and the employees at the correctional facilities is of more importance than that of an individual’s need for privacy. Social media such as Face book has begun to play a role in the business world also. Many employees assume that...
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...government Internet surveillance efforts threaten privacy and civil rights. It is a basic human right to allow someone to keep something secret to oneself. We owe no explanation or clarification to anyone for our private matters. With the governments increasing efforts in Internet surveillance this basic right is violated. It is as if we have become completely transparent to people we know nothing about ourselves. New technological tools are vulnerable to exploitation by governments aiming to crush dissent and deny human rights. All governments struggle to balance a need to deal with serious issues such as security, hate speech and child safety for their citizens but in repressive societies, these concerns often serve as convenient pretext to engage in censorship or surveillance of the internet that violates the rights and privacy of users and threatens the free flow of information. We all are aware that he internet and other communication technologies have created a vast amount of opportunities to share information, opening-up paths for pro democracy groups, activists, journalists and individuals around the world to share their opinion and judgment on various policies made by their respective government. I understand why monitoring people’s activity may seem as the right thing to do to ensure security but it is not of utmost importance; there are various other problems that need to be fixed at grass-root levels rather than monitoring people’s activity over the internet and in...
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