Today in class we discussed the effects of giving out your information on the internet. Once your information is out there it is not removable, it is out there forever for anyone to see. Companies can collect this information and specifically target you with advertising material e.c.t. Yes that is a bit invasive but in a way I think it is convenient. If your webpage is going to be framed with adverts wouldn’t you rather it be ones that are relevant to you? Maybe they will inform you of a new product that is exactly what you have been looking for. If not well it is your responsibility to recognise that this is just an advertisement, no one is pressuring you or forcing you into purchasing anything. An argument was made in class to question the difference between using data to make assumptions about clients and face to face sale tactics. People were also complaining about sexting and how anyone can access there photos. Everyone is aware of this though and should realize that if they are going to take or send photos its at their own risk. We know where it may potentially end up with the capabilities of modern technology so we need to take more responsibility for our actions. Privacy violations are valid concerns as it is possibly for someone to find your bank details and address and steal your identity. When it comes to the government being able to access information such as security camera footage I believe that safety comes before privacy. If access to this information allows the police to locate and imprison a serial killer then I am more then happy to sacrifice my privacy. Everyone seems to be concerned about themselves as individuals and their ‘right’ to privacy. I think peoples focus of concern should be on the accumulative effects on society rather then the personal effects on them. The thing that scares me is what large corporations could do with a large scope of information. Will in enable them to monitor and manipulate the community without our knowledge. Will they be able to change the way in which we live our lives and the way society operates? They are the real concerns.