Internet Privacy
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Internet PrivacyJillian Brinberg, Maggie Kowalski,
Sylvia Han, Isabel Smith-Bernstein, Jillian Brinberg
What is Privacy?An individual’s
confidential information, behavior, and communications. Ranges from minor
details to serious and classified information
Everyone is susceptible to privacy breaches
Online privacy is a heavily debated issue
A Brief HistoryAs new methods of communication are produced, (the
printing press, the computer, the internet) new ways to breach privacy become possible.
The first article advocating privacy in the US was published in 1890, which was largely a response to newspapers and photographs. Was a response to the Fourth Amendment: “The right of
the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
A Brief History Continued Over the last decade, the fourth amendment has
been applied to digital technology. As the internet becomes increasingly popular,
people become increasingly worried about their safety online.
CriticismsSome people are not aware of the amount of privacy lost
when entering the online world The amount of privacy one has can be heavily influenced by the
user’s choices
Information of Internet users are too easily accessible through ISPs Data logging
Third parties can access personally-identifiable information of the user by looking at their Internet activities
Public records are available free or for a fee
BenefitsSecurityBeing able to make purchases without fearing
identity theftBalancing utility vs. privacyCompromises
Google Street ViewCookiesSocial Networking
CompromisesGoogle Street View
Many worried about loss of privacy Anyone can find an acquaintance’s house
Check out hotels before traveling Avoid parking ticketsView real estateBlurs peoples’ faces and certain geographic locationsSolve crimes. Don’t believe me?
take a look!
CompromisesCookies
Many worried about the data stored by cookies Can only store IP addresses
“small elements of data that web sites store on visitors’ web browsers in order to provide them with a more tailored user experience”
Tiny text filesTrack anonymous web user behaviorOptimum online experience, not spyware
Social Networking SitesStupid users put a lot of unnecessary personal
information onlineMany worried about identity theftNetworking jobsKeeping track of old acquaintances Sense of community
Compromises
What should be done?
Educate!!People will use the Internet regardless of the risksThe best thing to do is teach safe Internet behavior
Harsher punishments for violations of Internet privacy laws