NDM: What's wrong with the internet?
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1) Summarise the article in 50 words.
The article suggests that it is possible for some people to access your private information, even though security settings are implemented on your profile. In fact some social media platforms may use this content for advertising, which in turn generates revenue. This is because most of the content that we post online is free and can be stolen by other users.
2) Are you worried about companies tracking your online movement?
Yes as the internet is full of false perceptions that trick people into thinking the content that they post online is safe and secure. For example, if your profile is on private, there is still a way to access that ''secure'' information. Also, even if you do post pictures online that are in fact public, companies might use them for advertisements- which is what most companies do as it is less expensive.
3) Are the questions over data and privacy small prices to pay for the possibilities provided by the internet?
Yes in a way, as many websites require you to provide your personal information online e.g when your paying for something online, you have to enter your credit card details, house address etc. Therefore, by providing this service, the user is at risk of getting their private information stolen, an in turn proves that questions over data and privacy are provoked by the numerous possibilities provided by the internet.
4) Should governments be able to spy on our activity online? Where would you draw the line - social media? Private messaging conversations? Our phone photos and contacts?
I feel like the government should not spy on our online activity as it is an invasion of our privacy, and we should be able to decide whether or not content should be seen by the public or our friends.
However there are some instances where it would be necessary, for example it could be a way to infiltrate possible terrorist networks and prevent any crimes from happening.
5) Read this Guardian news story from last week on Harvard withdrawing offers due to offensive memes on Facebook. In your opinion, were Harvard right to rescind those offers?
No, as the offensive memes were on the students' ''private Facebook Chat'', which should have not been accessed by Harvard, as it was an invasion of their privacy. It seems that the ''obscene memes'' were only posted as a joke, and did not intend to attack or disrespect anyone directly. Furthermore, I think that everyone discretely enjoys satirical humour (especially young adults) and therefore I think the decision to withdraw them from Harvard was quite a harsh punishment.
However, you could argue that as students of a prestigious institution, the students should be more careful with what they post online, as it could in fact lead to decisions like this being made. Also in the future there is a possibility that their employers may discover this content, in the process of recruitment.
1) Summarise the article in 50 words.
The article suggests that it is possible for some people to access your private information, even though security settings are implemented on your profile. In fact some social media platforms may use this content for advertising, which in turn generates revenue. This is because most of the content that we post online is free and can be stolen by other users.
2) Are you worried about companies tracking your online movement?
Yes as the internet is full of false perceptions that trick people into thinking the content that they post online is safe and secure. For example, if your profile is on private, there is still a way to access that ''secure'' information. Also, even if you do post pictures online that are in fact public, companies might use them for advertisements- which is what most companies do as it is less expensive.
3) Are the questions over data and privacy small prices to pay for the possibilities provided by the internet?
Yes in a way, as many websites require you to provide your personal information online e.g when your paying for something online, you have to enter your credit card details, house address etc. Therefore, by providing this service, the user is at risk of getting their private information stolen, an in turn proves that questions over data and privacy are provoked by the numerous possibilities provided by the internet.
4) Should governments be able to spy on our activity online? Where would you draw the line - social media? Private messaging conversations? Our phone photos and contacts?
I feel like the government should not spy on our online activity as it is an invasion of our privacy, and we should be able to decide whether or not content should be seen by the public or our friends.
However there are some instances where it would be necessary, for example it could be a way to infiltrate possible terrorist networks and prevent any crimes from happening.
5) Read this Guardian news story from last week on Harvard withdrawing offers due to offensive memes on Facebook. In your opinion, were Harvard right to rescind those offers?
No, as the offensive memes were on the students' ''private Facebook Chat'', which should have not been accessed by Harvard, as it was an invasion of their privacy. It seems that the ''obscene memes'' were only posted as a joke, and did not intend to attack or disrespect anyone directly. Furthermore, I think that everyone discretely enjoys satirical humour (especially young adults) and therefore I think the decision to withdraw them from Harvard was quite a harsh punishment.
However, you could argue that as students of a prestigious institution, the students should be more careful with what they post online, as it could in fact lead to decisions like this being made. Also in the future there is a possibility that their employers may discover this content, in the process of recruitment.
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