Privacy on the internet
Privacy on the internet has become a big issue, as more and more people log on and are able to use the worldwide web, the need to remain anonymous is greater than ever before. The internet does try to protect our identity and key parts of our make up, such as date of birth etc. before logging on to most sites we are required to give certain information. To ensure that this information does not fall into the wrong hands, we are required to protect our identity at all costs. Usually when the little lock appears on the bottom of the screen, it means that the user has entered a secure site. The information that the user then gives the site should remain completely secure.
Security and privacy on the online banking sites is absolutely paramount, and it is important that passwords and identity codes should remain secret. These codes should not be written down and should be treat in the same way as a pin number.
This need for security is required both in the home and at work, children who are taught from an early age about the computer and internet need privacy, certain social networking sites have been linked to children befriending people, who might not be all that they seem. Older men and women have been known to pose as children on these social networking sites, and it is advised that when children enter certain sites and chat rooms that parents should over see the activity taking place.
At work people are given individual passwords and security codes to ensure maximum privacy and security. The passwords are usually changed every so often in order to keep in line with security. It is usual that in a work situation, employees are not allowed on to social networking sites.
Social networking, raindrop and blog sites have become all too common, not only with children but with adults too, with sites such as bebo and Facebook being very popular. It should be noted that only people whom the individual knows, should be added as a friend to ensure privacy. On sites where blog can be written and accessed by third parties, the identity of the user is hidden. This is also the case with sites such as ebay, this is in order to ensure privacy at all times.
Privacy and security on the web will continue to be an issue, with a greater amount of security needed in the future to keep all internet users safe.